In a heart-wrenching incident, the Malayalam TV industry mourns the loss of Dr. Priya, a popular actress who succumbed to a sudden cardiac arrest at just 35 years old. What makes this tragedy even more poignant is the fact that Dr. Priya was eight months pregnant at the time.
Thankfully, doctors were able to save her unborn child, who is currently under intensive care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The news of her untimely demise was first shared by her co-star, Kishor Satya, from the show 'Karuthamuthu.'
Dr. Priya, who was reportedly in the hospital for a routine checkup on October 31, suffered a cardiac arrest that shocked everyone. Kishor Satya expressed his grief by saying, "One more unexpected death in the Malayalam television sector. Dr. Priya died of a cardiac arrest yesterday. She was 8 months pregnant. The baby is in ICU. There were no other health issues. Went to the hospital for a routine checkup yesterday. She suddenly had a cardiac arrest there."
Kishor further shared the immense pain that Dr. Priya's mother and husband are experiencing due to this loss. Dr. Priya's family had eagerly anticipated the arrival of their child. They are now left to grapple with this devastating loss and face an uncertain future.
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Dr. Priya, not only a talented actress but also a doctor, had taken a break from acting to focus on her pregnancy. She had been working at the PRS Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Fans and well-wishers took to the comment section on Kishor's post to offer their condolences and support to Dr. Priya's grieving family. It is indeed a heartbreaking incident, reminding us of the unpredictable nature of life's challenges.