Amid rising covid cases, once again a time has come people are dying because of it!

Now Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) leader Vijayakanth passed away in Chennai aged 71 after testing positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.

Earlier in the day, the party informed through a post on its official X handle that Vijayakanth was admitted to a hospital and put on ventilator support after he complained of breathing problems.

He was 71, his mortal remains were brought to his residence and will be taken to the DMDK office shortly.

Earlier, in November, Vijayakanth was admitted to MIOT Hospital in Chennai as his health deteriorated.

Suffering from cough and throat pain, he was under the observation of doctors for 14 days.

Vijayakanth's death marks the end of an influential chapter in Tamil Nadu's political history and leaves a void in the state's diverse political tapestry.