Overview

• He was admitted to GEM Hospital, Perungudi, on September 16 and was declared dead at 9:05 pm on September 18 after intensive care in the critical unit.
• His body has been taken to his Valasaravakkam residence for public homage with last rites scheduled for Friday in Chennai.
• Reports say he collapsed while working on a film set earlier in the week, following a recent period of ill health that included treatment for jaundice.
• Kamal Haasan led tributes with an emotional message, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin offered condolences as colleagues and fans mourned.
• Dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin visited his home overnight to pay respects to the performer known for Maari, Vaayai Moodi Pesavum and Viswasam.