Politicians and film stars including Rajinikanth have condoled veteran Kannada movie actor-turned-politician Ambareesh's death on Saturday night.
Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada film star and politician Ambareesh passed away on Saturday night. He breathed his last at 10.50 PM at Vikram Hospital here in Bengaluru. He was 66.
Known as Mandyada Gandu, Ambareesh died of cardiac arrest, the hospital said. He was also suffering from respiratory problems. He was admitted in ICU. A few years back, he was admitted to Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore for respiratory problems.
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A wonderful human being ... my best friend ... I have lost you today and will miss you ... Rest In Peace #Ambrish
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) November 24, 2018
ಅಂಬರೀಷ್ ಹೃದಯ ಶ್ರೀಮಂತಿಕೆಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವವುಳ್ಳವರಾಗಿದ್ದರು. ಹಾಗಾಗಿಯೇ ಅವರು ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬರ ಗೌರವಕ್ಕೆ ಪಾತ್ರರಾಗಿದ್ದರು.
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) November 24, 2018
ಅಂಬರೀಷ್ ಅವರ ಅಕಾಲಿಕ ಮರಣ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಶೂನ್ಯವನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸಿದೆ. ಅವರ ಅಗಲಿಕೆಯ ನೋವನ್ನು ಭರಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ದೇವರು ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬ ವರ್ಗಕ್ಕೂ ಹಾಗೂ ಅಪಾರ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳಿಗೂ ನೀಡಲಿ.#Ambareesh
Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Ambareesh uncle. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to his family. Will always remember him fondly.
— Divya Spandana/Ramya (@divyaspandana) November 24, 2018
He was not just a great actor, not just a proven politician but also great human being. Ambareesh, u ll be missed.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) November 24, 2018 ./
I am deeply pained by his death. My condolences to all his family members, friends & well-wishers. pic.twitter.com/UitCU7MHss
Actor-Politician former MP n Minister #MHAmbareesh is no more. 🙏🏻 #OmShanthi
— Rajeev Chandrasekhar (@rajeev_mp) November 24, 2018
My condolences to his wife @sumalathaA , his family n all his fans n supporters 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/GcEFba5Lez
Truly shocking to hear about the demise of party colleague, former minister & senior actor Rebel Star #Ambareesh. His energy, charm and wit were infectious. The love & popularity he enjoyed among the people was admirable. Kannada cinema and Karnataka have become very poor today. pic.twitter.com/74iipIVoHM
— Dr. G Parameshwara (@DrParameshwara) November 24, 2018
We are shocked and saddened to hear about the untimely passing of former union minister, veteran actor and Congress leader Dr. Ambareesh. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. pic.twitter.com/avwM2rwqiv
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 24, 2018
Deeply mourn the sudden demise of our colleague and versatile actor Ambareesh. May the family be blessed with the strength to bear the loss. May his soul rest in peace. Ambareesh will be missed.
— KPCC President (@KPCCPresident) November 24, 2018
Shocked & saddened by the untimely demise of eminent actor & politician Sri Ambareesh ji. This news comes as a huge loss to both state & Karnataka movie industry. May God give strength to his family. My deep condolences with his family, friends, followers & admirers. pic.twitter.com/rYCRRKYlby
— Arvind Limbavali (@bjparvind) November 24, 2018
#Ambareesh what a wonderful human being, , such a wonderful person. Will miss you terribly. My heart goes out to Suma and family. So heartbreaking. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/Zb3bt3GCwd
— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) November 24, 2018
Last Updated Nov 25, 2018, 12:19 AM IST