26 March,2023 11:10 PM IST | Kochi | mid-day online correspondent
Innocent
Veteran Malayalam actor and former MP Innocent passed away in a private hospital in Kochi on Sunday. He was 75.
The former Lok Sabha member was taken to the VPS Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi on March 3 due to breathing issues and uneasiness. The 75-year-old veteran comedian and character actor was diagnosed with cancer some years ago and according to sources, Innocent had suffered a fall after which his health deteriorated.
Apart from battling cancer, the actor tested positive for Covid thrice in the past three years which took a toll on his health.
Mourning is demise, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took to Twitter and wrote, "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 & gifted actor, he was a fine human being whom it was a pleasure to interact with in the Lok Sabha. RIP. Om Shanti."
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Prithviraj Sukumaran wrote, "End of an iconic chapter in cinema history! Rest in peace Legend!#Innocent"
In his illustrious career spanning over 50 years, Innocent was known for his impeccable comic timing. He started his film career with AB Raj's Nrithasala in 1972. He has been a part of more than 750 films in his five-decade long career.
