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Tamil actor Kumarimuthu passes away

The 77-year old actor-comedian breathed his last at a private hospital in Chennai on Sunday.

February 29, 2016 10:38 am | Updated 10:38 am IST - Chennai

IANS

Actor-comedian Kumarimuthu breathed his last here on Sunday at a private hospital. He was 77.

“He passed away on Sunday night at Kauvery hospital due to some age-related ailments,” a source close to the actor said.

Known for his comic roles, Kumarimuthu starred in nearly 50 films in his career spanning over three-decades.

He was best known for his signature laugh.

Some of his best films are Idhu Namma Aalu , Sahadevan Mahadevan , Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari and Marumagan .

In his brief stint in politics, Kumarimuthu was a member of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

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