Actor and former MP J.K. Rithesh passed away recently following a cardiac arrest in Ramanathapuram. His body was brought back to his residence from the hospital he was receiving treatment from a few minutes ago.

Meanwhile, several people, including celebrities, have posted their condolences on social media. Actor and Producers’ Council president Vishal posted a tweet on the AIADMK member’s demise that read, “Life is so bloody unpredictable.unable to believe the news of my good friend #JKRitheesh s Demise. shocking. got to know him during Nadigar Sangam elections. My deepest condolences to his wife and kids. I pray God to give them strength at this tough time. May his soul RIP.”

J.K. Rithesh was part of the recent ADMK BJP campaign that took place in Ramanathapuram. He was last seen portraying a negative role in the recently released movie LKG, that starred RJ Balaji and Priya Anand.