'Bigg Boss 4' runner up contestant Balaji Murugadoss's father passed away suddenly on Tuesday and photos of the young model crying inconsolably shocked his fans. He had written on his social media page in Tamil "This too shall pass".

Balaji had already lost his mother a few years back and now the passing away of his dad too has not only put him in a grief but also all his friends and fans who have taken to social media to express their condolences.

'Bigg Boss 4' title winner Aari has posted "Deeply saddened to hear the demise of Balaji Murugadoss's Father.. May the family have the strength and courage in these tough moments.

Suresh Chakravarthy who was very close to Bala on the show wrote "Losing a parent is very great loss. Some prefer to mourn in private. Understanding their sentiments one has to give them that space. Heartfelt condolences Bala."

Deeply saddened to hear the demise of Balaji Murugadoss's Father.. May the family have the strength and courage in these tough moments.

— Aari Arjunan (@Aariarujunan) February 2, 2021

Loosing a parent is very great loss. Some prefer to mourn in private. Understanding their sentiments one has to give them that space. Heartfelt condolences Bala.

— Suresh Chakravarthy (@bbsureshthatha) February 3, 2021