Popular actor and comedian Robo Shankar passed away in Chennai at the age of 46, following a health scare and admission to a private hospital. He suffered a massive gastrointestinal bleed and multiorgan dysfunction. Shankar, known for his performances in films and television, shared screen space with leading Tamil stars and appeared in numerous hit movies.
Actor and comedian Robo Shankar passed away in Chennai on Thursday, various news outlets reported. He was 46. According to reports, the star, who was known for his performances in films and television, had a health scare early this week when he had reportedly fainted. He was later admitted to a private hospital on OMR.According to The Hindu, Dr. S. Asokan, CEO of GEM Hospital, said, “He was admitted in a critical condition with a massive gastrointestinal bleed and multiorgan dysfunction secondary to a complex abdominal condition. He was managed in the critical care unit with intensive medical management. Despite the best efforts of our multidisciplinary team, his condition deteriorated rapidly.”The actor reportedly breathed his last at around 8.30 pm on Thursday.Shankar is survived by his wife and daughter. Early reports state that the actor’s final rites and funeral ceremony will be held at his Chennai residence on Friday. The ceremony will reportedly see his family, film industry colleagues, former costars and even fans in attendance to pay their respects and bid him a final goodbye.Soon after news of his demise broke online, fans took to their handles to offer their condolences to his grieving family and to also remember his epic performances over the years. Robo Shankar became a household name thanks to his stints on hit television shows and his seamless transition to the big screen. Known for his comic timing and his memorable roles, he went on to carve a niche for himself. He shared screen space with top Tamil stars like Ajith in ‘Viswasam’, Vijay in ‘Puli’, Suriya in ‘Si3’, and Vikram in ‘Cobra’ and many others. His filmography includes hits like ‘Idharkuthaane Aasaipattai Balakumara’, ‘Vaayai Moodi Pesavum’, ‘Maari’, and ‘Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran’.
