Vijay Antony’s Daughter Meera Dies By Suicide At 16, Actor's Old Statement About Father's Suicide Surfaces Online
Vijay Antony's daughter, Meera, tragically passed away at the age of 16 in their Chennai residence on Tuesday. In the wake of this heartbreaking incident, an older statement from the actor has resurfaced, revealing more heart-wrenching details
Tamil star Vijay Antony is currently facing a difficult phase in life following the tragic loss of his teenage daughter Meera. The family discovered the lifeless body of actor-commposer's 16-year-old daughter at their residence on Tuesday. In the wake of this heartbreaking news, an old interview featuring the actor discussing suicide prevention has gained widespread attention and gone viral. Moreover, he had once opened up about the impact of his father's suicide on their family in his interview with Tamil portal Onmanorama. ALSO READ: Tamil Composer-Actor Vijay Antony’s Daughter Meera Dies By SUICIDE At The Age Of 16; Netizens Extend Support And Condolances
He shared the painful memory of how his father took his own life when Vijay was just seven years old, and his sister was only five. The actor emphasized the importance of not resorting to suicide, no matter how challenging life may become. He conveyed, “No matter how painful life gets, or the kind of difficulties you might have to go through, never commit suicide. It is heartbreaking for the children. My father took his own life when I was 7, and my sister was 5. I have seen how difficult it was for my mother after that and the hardships she has gone through.”
Actor #VijayAntony Daughter hanged herself and #Laara is no more 🙏🏻
— Pawanism Network (@PawanismNetwork) September 19, 2023
Stay Strong @vijayantony sir 🙏🏻
Om Shanti 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/pKbyWcjEjl
The passing of their daughter has left both Vijay and his wife Fatima in a state of sorrow. A stream of fans and industry well-wishers gathered outside their Chennai residence to offer their final farewells to the girl and provide support to the grieving family during this challenging period. Numerous actors and fellow musicians expressed their condolences on social media platforms on Tuesday, extending their sympathy to the bereaved family.
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