The untimely death of popular television comedy star Vadivel Balaji has left the entertainment industry shell shocked and the massive outpouring of grief on social media proves how much he was loved by millions of fans. Balaji who suffered a stroke induced by a cardiac arrest fifteen days back took treatment in a private hospital and his family reportedly spent close to twenty lakhs but could no save him.

Meanwhile a philosophical video posted by Vadivel Balaji has gone viral in which he has for once spoken on a serious note. His words in Tamil are "There is only a small gap between life and death so try to spend it by spreading happiness and not by measuring who is big and small".

Netizens who have been sharing this Vadivel Balaji video are pointing out that the departed soul had posted a much needed message to humanity before he left this world.