New Delhi: On Thursday, actor and music director Vijay Antony shared his first message following the tragic loss of his 16-year-old daughter. Meera sadly passed away in what is believed to have been a suicide at their home in Chennai on Tuesday.
In a post on X (formerly called Twitter), Vijay Antony wrote that his daughter has gone to a “better and peaceful place” which is free from “caste, religion, money, jealousy, pain, poverty, and hatred.” His statement read, “Dear people, my daughter Meera is a very kind and brave person.
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She has gone to a better and peaceful place than this world where there is no caste, religion, money, jealousy, pain, poverty, hatred. She is talking to me. I also died with her. I have started spending time for her now. All the good things that I will do in her name, She will start it herself.”
Meera was one of two daughters of actor Vijay Antony and his wife, Fathima. She was studying in Class 12 at a private school in Chennai and was going through a challenging time dealing with stress.
Meera was taken to a hospital in Mylapore but was declared dead on arrival. A senior police officer told NDTV, “The child was rushed to a private hospital at Mylapore early this morning. Doctors declared [her] brought dead. It appears the child killed herself.”
Many famous people have expressed their sadness about the passing of Vijay Antony’s daughter. Jayam Ravi, who stars in Ponniyin Selvan, posted a message on Twitter saying, “I’m deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your daughter, Vijay Antony Brother. To all the children out there, please remember that you are loved, valued, and never alone. We, as parents, are here to ensure your happiness and well-being. Life has its ups and downs, but you have the strength to overcome any challenges. We will always stand by you. Rest in peace, Meera.”
