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Vivek no more: Rajinikanth to Samantha Akkineni to AR Rahman pay tributes to actor-comedian

Tamil actor and comedian Vivek took his last breath at the age of 59. He was one of the most loved Tamil actors; here's how others paid tribute to the actor-comedian.

Vivek no more: Rajinikanth to Samantha Akkineni to AR Rahman pay tributes to actor-comedian ANK
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Bangalore, First Published Apr 17, 2021, 10:34 AM IST

Tamil actor Vivek passed away after suffering from cardiac arrest; he was admitted to SIMS Hospital at Vadapalani. He was brought to the hospital on Friday by his family members after he fainted. He had an emergency Coronary Angiogram, followed by angioplasty, but he couldn't stay.

Superstar Rajinikanth took to his Twitter account and shared his tribute to the actor with whom he has shared the screen space in Sivaji and Uzhaippali. He wrote, "The passing away of Chinnakalaivanar, social worker and my dear close friend Vivekh is very painful. Every day I spent with him during the filming of Sivaji are forgettable days in my life. My condolences to the bereaved family. Let his soul rest in peace." 

Vivek was popularly known as Chinnakalaivanar. Music composer A R Rahman's tweet read, "Actor Vivekh, can't believe you've left us...May you rest in peace...you've entertained us for decades ..your legacy will stay with us ."

Actor Prakash Raj paid homage to the actor-comedian. He wrote,  "Ahhh.. #vivek ...gone too soon dear friend ..thank you for planting thoughts and trees ...thank you for entertaining and empowering us with your wit and humour..will miss you...RIP." 

South diva Samantha Akkineni was shocked after hearing this news. Her tweet reads, "What a great loss. Shocked and saddened .. #RIPVivekSir"

Other Tamil actors and celebrities poured their respect to the actor who left us too soon. Check out here.

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