Kannada TV Actor rakesh Poojary Dies at 34
New Delhi—Rakesh Poojary, a comedian known for his work on the Kannada TV show Comedy Khiladi, died Monday at the age of 34. Poojary reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest early Monday morning. The actor is survived by his mother and younger sister.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Poojary attended the Puja Nittej Mehndi ceremony in Karkala taluk of Udupi district Sunday.He collapsed suddenly, according to reports.
Did You know?
Cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness. It is often caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart.
Confirmation and Reactions
Actor Shivaraj KR Peet confirmed Poojary’s death, stating that the actor had no known health problems. Poojary had attended a friend’s wedding ceremony in his hometown Sunday, where he danced and celebrated before collapsing.
How can we pray for the peace of the soul who gave smiles to so many hearts,—Shivraj K R Pete, actor and friend of Rakesh Poojary, on Instagram
Tributes Pour In
News of Poojary’s death prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes from colleagues and fans.Kirik Kirti expressed his condolences on social media.
Such bad news came this morning.. Rakesh Pujari is no more.. always smiling, dear brother who called everyone his brother-sister.. Such a cruel fate at such a young age.. Is this the age for a cardiac arrest?.. The news of your demise, who was determined to make your dreams come true, has shocked us.. Go and come back. May God rest your soul..—Kirik Kirti, actor
Dreams and Legacy
Poojary, who appeared in television reality shows and serials, aspired to act in films. His sudden death has shocked the Kannada television industry.
Pro Tip
Learn CPR. Knowing how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation can be life-saving in the event of a cardiac arrest.
