"This is heartbreaking": Celebs mourn Tamil actor Vivek's death

Tamil actor Vivek  died on Saturday  after suffering a cardiac arrest. The actor was 53. Film actors,  and other celebrities mourned his death on social media and called it an unimaginable loss for the film industry. Among those who paid tributes were actors Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, and Dhanush. The actor is survived by his wife and two daughters. His son passed away a few years ago after suffering from dengue.

The private hospital in Chennai, where Vivek, 59, was being treated, said he suffered “an acute coronary syndrome with cardiogenic shock. This is a separate cardiac event. It may not be due to Covid vaccination”. On Friday, the actor underwent “emergency coronary angiogram followed by angioplasty”, a medical bulletin said. But his condition stayed critical through the day. The actor was hospitalised on Friday after a cardiac arrest. While there were reports of his health deteriorating after taking a jab of the coronavirus vaccine, the Tamil Nadu Health Department refuted the rumours in a press meet.

RIP Vivek ! The one person who made us laugh his entire career, your loss is truly breaking our hearts. pic.twitter.com/g83lmA5O1a

— Mammootty (@mammukka) April 17, 2021

நடிகனின் கடமை நடிப்பதோடு முடிந்தது என்று இருந்துவிடாமல் தனக்குச் செய்த சமூகத்துக்கு தானும் ஏதேனும் செய்ய விரும்பியவர், செய்தவர் நண்பர் விவேக். மேதகு கலாமின் இளவலாக, பசுமைக் காவலராக வலம் வந்த விவேக்கின் மரணம் தமிழ்ச் சமூகத்திற்கு ஏற்பட்ட பேரிழப்பு.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) April 17, 2021

I hate waking up to such terrible news u were the reason for so much laughter,so much happiness..its just heart breaking to even think tht u r no more..gone too soon..its a loss not only to our industry but humanity.. u were such a kind n responsible human being @Actor_Vivek RIP pic.twitter.com/hdQmkMuriG

— 𝑽𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒙𝒎𝒊 𝑺𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒌𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒓 (@varusarath5) April 17, 2021

You were a reason for many smiles and laughters sir. A great comedian, wonderful actor and a socially conscious citizen. Unbearable to think you are not there anymore. Will miss you as one of your fans. #RipVivek sir 💔🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/d3kd9oHsqP

— Vikram Prabhu (@iamVikramPrabhu) April 17, 2021

Vivek sir 💔💔💔

— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) April 17, 2021

RIP Vivek Sir ! 💔💔 something about watching you on screen always made one feel like we’ve known you forever. This is truly heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/MQZQaBH6Og

— dulquer salmaan (@dulQuer) April 17, 2021

Rest in peace Vivek sir! 🙏 Privileged to have worked with you. Prayers and condolences to family and friends. pic.twitter.com/SUXwToopSL

— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) April 17, 2021

#RIPVivekSir 😥

— soundarya rajnikanth (@soundaryaarajni) April 17, 2021

#RipVivekpic.twitter.com/MSYVv9smsY

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 17, 2021

Heartfelt condolences pic.twitter.com/L78R3C9UqF

— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 17, 2021

RIP #Vivek sir! You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/ZLSFtAbhSm

— Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) April 17, 2021

RIP! 🙏🏼@Actor_Vivekpic.twitter.com/KxAUsz3gyw

— Tovino Thomas (@ttovino) April 17, 2021