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Veteran actor passes away  Noted actor and stage artist Poornam Vishwanathan passed away in Chennai
today after a brief illness. The actor, who was identified with many
character roles in Tamil movies, breathed his last in the Apollo Hospitals
around 3.00 p.m. where he was admitted by his family.
Poornam essayed numerous roles in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu movies
and was adored for his unique dialogue delivery and style of speech. He was a
news reader in the All India Radio and holds the credit of announcing the
news of Indian Independence to the people of Chennai.
Poornam's final rites are planned for tomorrow after the film industry has
paid respects. |
