Anandha Kannan was a popular Tamil video jockey in the early 2000s and he has quite the fan-following even today. Unfortunately, the 48 year old who has also hosted shows and appeared in movies passed away recently, after battling cancer for years.

Tamil celebrities from all walks expressed shock, and mourned the popular VJ's untimely death through their social media handles.

Omg!! How?

— Mask up and take your vaccine🙏🙏🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 16, 2021

Oh my God...so sad news...my heartfelt condolences.

— sureshkamatchi (@sureshkamatchi) August 17, 2021

Rest in peace dear pic.twitter.com/jkHBeYmoQh

— RK SURESH (@studio9_suresh) August 16, 2021

11 years back , when I just started off my business #ChocoPhilla and showcased my products in my first ever stall , this man walked up to me and said .. your extremely enterprising! Don’t give up :) those words..this man ! His pony tail and light hearted show :( #RipAnandakannan pic.twitter.com/KkFHY8EzwM

— Rj Keerthi (@RjKeerthi) August 16, 2021

Dear Brother #Anandakannan
You will always live with the positivity you exuded.
Godbless U
Rest in Peace in Godz Abode and spread smiles & positive vibes up there...

Prayers for your family & close loved ones to be blessed with the strength to face this predicament

❤ U Brother pic.twitter.com/MIIaLY8PJO

— ACTOR ASHOK KUMAR (@ashokactor) August 17, 2021

So shocked about to hear about #Anandakannan.. sweet person. Gone too soon. My condolences to his family and friends. He smiled always and he made others laugh and smile. Om shanti pic.twitter.com/mJdd1gWuCX

— Gayathri Raguramm 🇮🇳🚩 (@BJP_Gayathri_R) August 17, 2021