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 been diagnosed with jaundice. He reportedly fainted at his residence, after which, he was admitted to a private hospital on OMR. His condition reportedly deteriorated when doctors discovered he had also been battling liver and kidney ailments. Despite medical treatment, his health declined and he 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’.
