CHENNAI: Formerly the leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Vijayakanth was admitted to a hospital and placed on ventilator support after experiencing breathing difficulties, as conveyed by the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam through a post on its official handle on X.
He was placed on ventilatory support after testing positive for COVID-19.
Actor and DMDK Chief Captain Vijayakanth passes away at a hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
— ANI (@ANI) December 28, 2023
He was on ventilatory support after testing positive for COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/LcT76Uawef