The IT professional succumbed to COVID in Chennai Tuesday night.

The IT professional succumbed to COVID in Chennai Tuesday night.

The IT professional succumbed to COVID in Chennai Tuesday night.

Chennai: Popular South Indian actor Meena's husband Vidyasagar passed away on Tuesday. He was undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at a private hospital in Chennai.

Vidyasagar was suffering from lung-related ailments. After contracting Covid-19 last January, his condition worsened. He was admitted to a private hospital with lung infection a few days ago.

Meena and Vidyasagar tied the knot in 2009. Photos: Twitter
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Though a lung transplant was recommended, the surgery was prolonged as a suitable donor was unavailable.

"It is shocking to hear the news of the untimely demise of Actor Meena's husband Vidyasagar," tweeted actor Sarath Kumar Tuesday night.

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Vidyasagar, a Bengaluru-based IT professional and Meena had tied the knot in 2009. The duo has a daughter 'Nainika'. Nainika has acted as Vijay's daughter in the film 'Theri'.