Star Singer fame and Bigg Boss Malayalam contestant Somadas,42, dies of cardiac arrest

Former Bigg Boss Malayalam contestant Somadas passed away due to cardiac arrest. The 42-year-old, who was under treatment for COVID-19 at Kollam medical college, suffered a heart attack on Sunday (January 31) morning.
The singer shot to fame as a contestant in the iconic reality show, 'Star Singer'. Even though he couldn't win the title, Somadas was one of the popular contestants in the 2008 show.
Recently, the singer was seen as a contestant in the second season of Bigg Boss Malayalam.But, he left the show midway due to medical emergency. Bigg Boss advised Somadas to quit the show after diagnosing with having high BP, sugar and cholesterol as well.

During his Bigg Boss stint, Somadas gained much attention with his soulful rendition of popular Tamil song, 'Kannana Kanne'. The singer was often spotted in tears singing the same as a dedication for his daughters. He also landed up in a controversy regarding his confessions about his ex-wife in the show.
The television industry is shocked by the sudden demise of Somadas. Sharing a heart-touching note on social media, Ex-Bigg Boss contestant Arya has paid tribute to her former inmate.
"Can’t believe we just had so much fun together shooting for the last episode of Start Music just few days back . It’s gonna be so painful to watch that episode nte ponnu Somu..Such an innocent soul... THANK YOU FOR ALL THOSE BEAUTIFUL SONGS YOU KEPT SINGING FOR US AND OUR KIDS WHILE IN THE Bb house... thank you for all those innocent smile you threw which we couldn’t resist. may you be at peace wherever you are my dear.... kannaana kanneeee... kannaaana kannneeee... won’t be able to listen to this song without an ache in the heart. I guess our plans will have to wait Somu... until I join you up there someday.... Rest In Peace you beautiful soul....," she wrote.