(This article is authored by Alar)
The demise of Vijay Antony, the music composer, and actor's daughter put the Tamil industry in shock and grief. The 16-year-old daughter Meera reportedly took her own life.as she had been suffering from depression for a year and hanged herself at her home in Chennai early morning hours of Tuesday.
Meera’s body was taken to Omanturar Hospital for post-mortem examination and then kept at their residence on TTK Road for the funeral. Many celebrities and fans have paid their respects to Meera and expressed their condolences to Vijay Antony and his family. The funeral procession of Vijay Antony's daughter Meera has begun. A special requiem mass will be held at the church in Nungambakkam at 9 am.
According to the reports, the police during further investigation found a letter in her room that conveyed her love and longing for her parents and friends. The letter was composed entirely in English and consisted of only ten lines. It read, “I love you all. Miss you all.” The police are examining whether the letter was a result of stress or a deliberate act of suicide.
Vijay Antony is known for his versatile and melodious music that has touched the hearts of millions of people. He has composed songs for many Tamil films. He married Fathima Antony and had two daughters named Meera and Laara. Meera was a bright and cheerful girl, as per reports by the school staff. Reports say that she was undergoing treatment for depression for the past year and had been receiving counselling sessions.
The suicide of Meera has shocked the film industry and saddened everyone who knew her. Many celebrities have taken to social media to share their memories of Meera and pray for her soul. Kamal Haasan mourning for the loss, wrote, “The news of the death of brother @vijayantony daughter is shocking. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family and friends of Meera."
The suicide of Meera has raised awareness about the issue of mental health among young people. Many experts have urged parents, teachers, friends and society to be more supportive and understanding towards those who are struggling with depression or anxiety.
தம்பி @vijayantony மகளின் மரணச் செய்தி அதிர்ச்சியளிக்கிறது. மீராவை இழந்து வாடும் குடும்பத்தாருக்கும், நண்பர்களுக்கும் என் ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலைத் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) September 19, 2023
Heartbroken to hear the news about your loss @vijayantony brother
— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) September 19, 2023
More strength to you and your family to get through this loss🙏🏻
I am here with you at this vulnerable moment to hold onto your trembling hands @vijayantony sir 💔
— Mari Selvaraj (@mari_selvaraj) September 19, 2023
Heartbroken to hear about your loss 💔 @vijayantony brother, I offer my deepest condolences . My prayers are with you and the family ! #VijayAntony
— Silambarasan TR (@SilambarasanTR_) September 19, 2023
கொலை என்பது
— வைரமுத்து (@Vairamuthu) September 20, 2023
மனிதன் மீது
மனிதன் காட்டும் எதிர்ப்பு
தற்கொலை என்பது
சமூகத்தின் மீது
மனிதன் காட்டும் எதிர்ப்பு
விஜய் ஆண்டனி
மகளின் தற்கொலை
சமூகத்தை எந்தப் புள்ளியில்
எதிர்க்கிறது என்பதைக்
கண்டறிந்து களைய வேண்டும்
ஒரு பூ
கிளையிலேயே
தூக்கிட்டுக் கொள்வது
எத்துணை பெரிய சோகம்…
Writing with a heavy heart and a wavery mind. The news of my dear friend and classmate actor @vijayantony’s daughter leaving this world all of a sudden and all of us behind is unimaginable and unable to digest. May her soul rest in peace. Dear Raja am always there for u as a…
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) September 19, 2023
அன்பு சகோதரர் விஜய் ஆண்டனி அவர்களின் மகள் மீரா இறைவனடி சேர்ந்தார் எனும் தாங்க முடியாத துயர செய்தி அறிந்து மன வேதனையுற்றேன். தங்கை மீராவின் ஆன்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும். குடும்பத்தாருக்கும் நண்பர்களுக்கும் என் ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல் 🙏
— G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) September 19, 2023
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