Veteran Malayalam Actor Innocent Dies At 75

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Popular Malayalam film actor and former Lok Sabha MP, Innocent died on Sunday. He was 75 years old.
Innocent was diagnosed with cancer in 2012 and had been hospitalised earlier this month after having difficulties breathing.

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor condoled the former Lok Sabha MP's death and said that he was a brilliantly inventive and gifted actor.

"Mourning the loss of character actor, comedian & one-time Kerala MP Innocent, who has just passed away at age 75. Aside from being a brilliantly inventive and gifted actor, he was a fine human being whom it was a pleasure to interact with in the Lok Sabha. RIP. Om Shanti," Mr Tharoor said on Twitter.

BJP's Khushbu Sundar said that "a priceless gem" had been lost.

Ms Sundar said,"Devastated!! We have lost a great actor. Moreso a great human being. What a legend he was. With the passing away of #Innocent Sir, we have lost a priceless gem. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and his followers."

The veteran actor, fondly remembered as a comedian, had a career spanning over four decades and 500 films.



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