SHOCKING! Vijay Antony's daughter dies by suicide, condolences pour in

Actor and composer Vijay Antony's 16-year-old daughter Meera has committed suicide. Unconfirmed reports state that the teenager was battling depression, which led her to take the extreme step.

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Meera dies of suicide
Meera is said to have died of suicide after hanging herself at her residence in the wee hours of this morning. The family rushed her to the hospital soon after they found her in the state. Doctors, who examined her, stated that she was brought dead. Lara was a class 12th student and was battling stress, which is said to be the reason for the extreme step. An official statement on the incident is awaited. The police investigation is currently underway.

Vijay Antony on suicide
It is to be noted that Vijay Antony has spoken out time and again about suicides. "Most of the people commit suicide due to financial issues, or when they feel cheated by a loved one. As for students, it's the pressure faced at school and education. We don't give them enough time to recuperate and relax once they get back from school. Self love is important." Vijay Antony had also stressed upon providing free space to think rather than being put under constant pressure to perform in studies. It's an irony that his own daughter committed suicide.

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Condolences pour in from film industry
Actor Sarathkumar called the incident shocking. "The news of the untimely and unfortunate demise of Meera, the daughter of @vijayantony and Fatima is shocking beyond imaginations. No amount of consoling and condolences can replace the everlasting grief of Vijay Antony and Fatima. Vijay I hope the almighty gives strength to your family to bear this unfathomable loss. May her soul rest in peace #RIPMeera R.Sarathkumar & Family (sic)."

Venkat Prabhu wrote, "Woke up to this shocking news! Deepest condolences Vijay Antony Saar and family RIP Meera (sic)."

Prasanna wrote, "Woke up to this extremely unfortunate news. My prayers and condolences to bro @vijayantony and family. May God give the strength to the poor parents to over come this pain (sic)."