Tragic News: Tamil Music Composer Vijay Antony’s Daughter Dies by Suicide

September 19, 2021

Introduction

Tamil music composer and actor, Vijay Antony’s 16-year-old daughter, Meera, reportedly died by suicide in the
wee hours of September 19. The news has left the south film industry in shock and many celebrities have taken
to social media to express their condolences.

Details of the Incident

According to reports, Meera was found hanging at her Chennai residence and was immediately rushed to the
hospital. However, the doctors confirmed her death upon examination. Meera had been battling depression and
was undergoing treatment for the same.

Celebrities Mourn the Loss

Several prominent personalities have expressed their grief over Meera’s untimely demise:

• Actor and politician Sarath Kumar tweeted, ‘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’.
• Renowned filmmaker Venkat Prabhu wrote, ‘Woke up to this shocking news! Deepest condolences Vijay Antony
  Saar and family RIP Meera’.

A Resurfaced Post

An old post made by Vijay Antony’s wife, Fatima, has resurfaced on social media. In the post, she mentioned
Meera’s achievement at school:

‘The Force behind my strength, the consolations to my tears, the reason for my stress (Naughtiness super
loaded) – my Thangakatti-chellakutty. Meera Vijay Antony, Congrats Baby’.

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