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CHENNAI: 28-YEAR-OLD ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER PASSES AWAY; CELEBS EXPRESS CONDOLENCES!

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Pradeep Kumar V, a 28-year-old entertainment reporter with The Hindu, passed away on Sunday night after developing complications from COVID-19. He had contracted the virus on May 10. He and his 61-year-old mother, both diabetics, found themselves at a Covid care centre in Velachery's Guru Nanak school, however, soon enough, vacated the premises citing unhygienic conditions on May 12 but not before bringing this to the attention of the concerned officials. The Greater Chennai Corporation had attended to the concerns Pradeep had mentioned in his tweets. Pradeep and his mother moved out of the facility after declaring that they are doing so against medical advice and chose to isolate themselves at their home.

Pradeep Kumar V entertainment reporter passed away

On May 17, Pradeep had requested for an ICU bed for himself and was admitted to the Kilpauk Medical College. However, he passed away on May 23, around 9.30 pm, after not responding to the treatment. His demise has caused great distress to his family and friends. He is survived by his parents and an elder sister. Prior to joining The Hindu and switching to the entertainment beat, Pradeep was a reporter with leading newspapers like The New Indian Express, Deccan Chronicle and The Times of India, based out of Chennai and chiefly covered the corporation beat.

Pradeep Kumar V entertainment reporter passed away

Several celebs paid their tributes to the young reporter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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பிரேக்கிங் சினிமா செய்திகள், திரை விமர்சனம், பாடல் விமர்சனம், ஃபோட்டோ கேலரி, பாக்ஸ் ஆபிஸ் செய்திகள், ஸ்லைடு ஷோ, போன்ற பல்வேறு சுவாரஸியமான தகவல்களை தமிழில் படிக்க இங்கு கிளிக் செய்யவும்