Tamil Nadu’s entertainment industry is mourning the tragic death of comedian actor Vivek, who passed away at the age of 59 on Saturday. The popular actor was kept on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support at a hospital in Chennai after he suffered a cardiac arrest. Filmmaker Boney Kapoor revealed how his late wife Sridevi was a huge fan of Vivek.
Boney Kapoor tweeted, “My wife @sridevibkapoor was a big fan of actor Vivek she had got me hooked to his hilarious acts. Your presence and humour will be missed by all. I pray for strength to his family at this difficult time.”
My wife @sridevibkapoor was a big fan of actor Vivek she had got me hooked to his hilarious acts. Your presence and humour will be missed by all. I pray for strength to his family at this difficult time. #RIPVivek pic.twitter.com/CioSADxLG0
— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) April 17, 2021
Vivek’s death left the actor’s fans stunned as they reacted with shock on the microblogging site Twitter. Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman tweeted, “@Actor_Vivek can’t believe you’ve left us ..May you rest in peace ..you’ve entertained us for decades ..your legacy will stay with us.” Similar reactions followed Vivek’s fans.
@Actor_Vivek can’t believe you’ve left us ..May you rest in peace ..you’ve entertained us for decades ..your legacy will stay with us????
— A.R.Rahman #99Songs ???? (@arrahman) April 17, 2021
Not able to digest the news sir???? Still can’t believe you are no more.
You are an inspiration beyond words. One of the most astute comedian India has ever seen and will ever see Your thought provoking ideas and actions will live beyond generations. Rest in peace Sir#RIPVivek pic.twitter.com/kYfTV8prHr
— Achilles (@Searching4ligh1) April 17, 2021
Actor Vivek is someone who is very close to my heart for my bestfriend and me . There are days we talk about his elite comedies for hours. Here is a thread of some of my favorite scenes pic.twitter.com/QPzgR9sxMN
— aye sinamika ✨ (@ahkimrahs) April 17, 2021
RIP @Actor_Vivek Sir. A big loss for film fraternity, one of the most admired & loved actor, comedian of our time.
— Puneeth Rajkumar (@PuneethRajkumar) April 17, 2021
Sridevi too died in 2018 in a Dubai Hotel. She was in the UAE to attend a family wedding.