Karunanidhi Demise: Bollywood stars offer their condolences

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK stalwart M. Karunanidhi is no more. Kauvery Hospital announced on Tuesday evening in a statement which read as, “With deep anguish, we announce the demise of our beloved Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi at 6.20 p.m. Despite the best possible efforts by a team of doctors and nurses to resuscitate him, he failed to respond.”

Karunanidhi, 94, was admitted to the hospital on July 28 and his condition worsened on Monday. Many politicians and celebrities have expressed anguish over his death. Celebrities like Riteish Deshmukh, Rajinikanth and Adnan and others have tweeted their condolence.

Check out their tweets here:

Today is a black day in my life, one which I can never forget as I lost my #Kalaignar. I pray for his soul: Rajinikanth on #Karunanidhi (file pic) pic.twitter.com/R8ociRQSsN

— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2018

https://twitter.com/Actor_Siddharth/status/1026828921600270336

Saddened to learn the news of the passing away of Kalaignar Muthuvel Karunanidhi ji. My heartfelt condolences to the family and the people of Tamil Nadu. He was a giant. May he rest in peace.🙏#RIPKalaignar pic.twitter.com/2C6XDlvv61

— Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) August 7, 2018

Today India has lost one of its tallest leaders. Deeply saddened by the passing away of Kalaignar Karunanidhi ji. Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones 🙏🏽 His contribution to the state of Tamil Nadu, its people has been immense. True Champion of Tamil pride. RIP Sir.

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) August 7, 2018

Rest in peace. Mass leader. Big loss for the nation #Kalaignar #karunanidhi

— Aasif Sheikh (@iaasifsheikh) August 7, 2018

His passing away is an irreparable loss 2the Nation. He lead the Dravidian movement wth a lot of Personel integrity & provided social cohesion 2the Tamilian cause through his far sighted leadership and administrative skills @mkstalin @RahulGandhi @sushmitadevmp

— Nagma (@nagma_morarji) August 7, 2018

End of an era …
Sad to hear about the demise of DMK Chief and 5 times CM Sh M #Karunanidhi Ji.
May his soul Rest In Peace!#RIPKalaignar

— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP) August 7, 2018

May his soul rest in peace.