Ravi Vallathol

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Malayalam actor Ravi Vallathol passes away

Malayalam actor Ravi Vallathol passed away at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. He was 67.

Vallathol made a mark in Malayalam show business as a writer, actor and television personality. A couple of years ago, he retired due to his health condition.

According to reports, Vallathol was undergoing treatment for Alzheimer’s at a Thiruvananthapuram hospital.

The members of Malayalam film industry shared fond memories of Ravi Vallathol.

Malayalam superstar Mammootty recalled that it was Vallathol who anchored his first interview for Doordarshan. “Ravi’s passing has caused me a lot of pain. He was a good friend. He was the first to take my interview for Doordarshan after I won my first state award,” he said.

Source: The Indian Express