Veteran Kannada actor M.H. Ambareesh took last breath at a private hospital on Saturday night following a heart attack, said a duty doctor at the age of 66.

The superstar of the film industry is survived by his wife and multi-lingual actress Sumalaltha and a son. Ambareesh was also a Congress leader and former cabinet minister in the previous Congress government.

As the shocking news of Ambareesh death went viral on social media, hundreds of his frenzied fans thronged the hospital, wailing for the sudden loss of their legendary hero. Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, cabinet ministers K.J. George and D.K. Shivakumar were among the several political leaders who visited the hospital soon after doctors declared Ambareesh dead.

Many big popular celebrities took to Twitter and paid tribute to the actor. The superstar Rajnikanth twitted”A wonderful human being ... my best friend ... I have lost you today and will miss you ... Rest In Peace #Ambrish.

Actor Allu Arjun also wrote “Kannada Star Ambareesh Garu No more . Shocking news early morning. Man with a golden soul . May his soul rest in peace . Condolences to @sumalathaA garu and the family. #Ambareesh garu .

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