Actor-composer Vijay Antony’s daughter dies by suicide
Meera, who was a Class-12 student at a private school in Chennai, was reportedly battling stress
The teenaged daughter of popular actor and music director Vijay Antony died on Tuesday (September 19) allegedly by suicide at her residence in Chennai, said police.
The 16-year-old was found hanging in her Teynampet residence in the small hours and was rushed to a city hospital where she was declared “brought dead” by the doctors. She is among the two daughters of Antony and was studying in Class 12 at a private school in Chennai. Meera was battling stress, said reports.
A case of unnatural death was registered and investigation is on, said the police.
Reacting to her demise, veteran actor R Sarathkumar said, “The news of the untimely and unfortunate demise of the daughter of @vijayantony and Fatima is shocking beyond imagination. No amount of consoling and condolences can replace the everlasting grief of Vijay Antony and Fatima.”
Posting his condolence message in the social media platform X, he said, “Vijay I hope the almighty gives strength to your family to bear the unfathomable loss.”
Film maker Venkat Prabhu in a post on X said, “Woke up to this shocking news! Deepest condolences Vijay Antony Sir and family.”
(With agency inputs)
(Suicides can be prevented. For help please call Suicide Prevention Helplines: Neha Suicide Prevention Centre – 044-24640050; Aasara helpline for suicide prevention, emotional support & trauma help — +91-9820466726; Kiran, Mental health rehabilitation — 1800-599-0019, Disha 0471- 2552056, Maithri 0484 2540530, and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.)