Telugu actor AVS passes away

Nov 08, 2013, 18:37 IST

Telugu actor-comedian A.V. Subrahmanyam, who has been suffering from liver-related problems for the last few years, passed away in Hyderabad on Friday evening..

AVS, as he is fondly called by fans, was first diagnosed with liver-related issues in 2007. A year later, when doctors had lost all hope, he miraculously lived after his daughter donated a part of her liver.

The 56-year-old made his cinematic debut with Telugu family drama "Mr. Pellam" in 1991. He has starred in nearly 100 films over the last two decades.Some of his best films include "Venky", "Ravoyi Chandamama" and "Indra".

The doctors Friday advised his family to take him home. "He has been undergoing treatment for the last two days at our hospital. Since he was not responding to the treatment, he was shifted to ventilator yesterday (Thursday). This evening, his family took him back home after doctors claimed that his condition has worsened," a source from Global Hospitals said.

"He underwent his liver operation at our hospital in 2008 and recovered very quickly because he had no bad habits. He was perfectly fine for the next four years, but it was from the beginning of this year he started struggling again with the same problems," the source added.

Telugu film personalities have expressed their shock over AVS's death and have offered condolences to his family.

Nani ‏: RIP AVS gaaru .. Sad

Varun Tej: Journalist, actor, director & producer Amanchi Venkata Subrahmanyam (#AVS ) Garu is No More .Rest In Peace Sir

Rajamouli: RIP... AVS garu, sad..

Gopichand Malineni: RIP AVS Gaaru ..Great comedian

Samantha Ruth Prabhu: RIP AVS Garu... Strength to the family

Siddharth: Telugu actor AVS garu is no more. Sweet man. He used to speak very passionately about cinema. Gone too soon. RIP sir.

Varun Sandesh: Very saddened to hear bout the death of AVS garu. Was a grt comedian n a grt guy. May his soul R.I.P.. Deepest condolences to his family...

Ganesh bandla: 10m My co actor my family friend Avs garu no more RIP:-(

RAGHU KUNCHE : Omg one more shocking news for Tollywood -- well known comedian and director

Ram Pothineni: AVSGaru..thank you for all these years..strength to the family. .