Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad passes away due to liver disease

Popular Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad has passed away after a battle with liver cirrhosis. According to reports, the actor breathed his last in the wee hours of Friday morning at Kochi’s Aster Medcity. He was 49 years old.

Prasad’s close associate and friend Kishore Satya broke the news on Facebook. He wrote: Dear friends, there is some sad news. Vishnu Prasad has passed away. He was undergoing treatment for a fever for some time. My condolences. I pray that the family will have the strength to bear his untimely demise.”

Last month, reports emerged that the family was in need of financial assistance to find Prasad’s medical expenses. The actor required an emergency liver transplant but would cost at least Rs 30 lakh. According to Manorama Online, Mohan Ayiroor, Vice President of the Association of Television Media Artists said that the association had provided an amount as an immediate relief. “We are trying to collect some more money from all the members in the association,” Ayiroor said at the time in a statement to the publication. Prasad’s daughter was willing to donate her liver, but the expenses kept them at bay.

Prasad, well known for his television presence, had roles in Rakkuyil, Sthreepadam, Ente Mathavu, and Swayamvaram. He also starred in several movies, such as Kasi, Kai Ethum Doorathu, Lokanathan IAS, Mambazhakkalam, Pathaka, and Runway.

According to Times of India, his funeral is expected to take place on Friday, surrounded by close family and friends. He is survived by two daughters, Abhirami and Ananika. 

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