DMDK founder-leader and popular Tamil actor Captain Vijayakanth on Thursday passes away at the age of 71. Captain Vijayakanth died in Chennai following an illness. Before Captain Vijayakanth's death, the party reportedly informed that the Tamil actor was admitted to a Chennai hospital and put on ventilator support after he complained of breathing problems. His body was brought to his residence and will be taken to the DMDK office shortly. Now, the question arises what is Captain Vijayakanth's cause of death or Captain Vijayakanth's death reason? Below is everything about what happened to Captain Vijayakanth.
What happened to Captain Vijayakanth?
Talking about Captain Vijayakanth's death reason, a newswire report suggests that the DMDK founder tested positive for COVID, and following that his health worsened. 'He was on ventilatory support after testing positive for COVID-19,' says the report. It is pertinent to mention here that neither the hospital authorities nor the family members have confirmed whether he tested positive for COVID with the latest variant.
It is pertinent to mention here that in November this year, Vijayakanth was admitted to MIOT Hospital in Chennai as his health deteriorated. Suffering from cough and throat pain, Vijayakanth was under the observation of doctors for 14 days. Widely known as 'Captain', Vijayakanth's life is marked by a successful career in the Tamil film industry. He was featured in 154 movies before venturing into politics.
Condolences pour in after DMDK Founder's death
A user wrote, "One of the fierce persons. From nowhere to leader of opposition in 2011, he gave the hopes of a 3rd political unit apart from DMK & ADMK. Sadly, drug addiction had ruined him health wise & politically his image started to diminish. May his soul Rest In Peace."
Another user wrote, "Actor Vijayakanth a perfect gentleman of kind hearted person who helped thousands of co artists and as a politician he came upto as opposition leader once , his regional aspirations with nationalist ideology well recived by all , rest soul in peace."
One more user wrote, "Deeply saddened by the loss of kind hearted actor, politician and great humanitarian Captian Vijayakant. His impactful presence in Tamil Nadu will be always remembered. Rest in peace."