Telugu actor Jayaprakash Reddy passes away at 74; Andhra CM, Naidu express grief
The veteran actor, who had been living in Guntur since lockdown, collapsed in the bathroom due to a heart attack.
Published: 08th September 2020 12:00 PM | Last Updated: 08th September 2020 12:07 PM | A+A A-
Telugu actor Jayaprakash Reddy (Photo| Twitter/ @isudheerbabu)
GUNTUR: Telugu cinema and theatre actor Jayaprakash Reddy (74) passed away in Vidhya Nagar, Guntur due to heart attack on Tuesday. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's office (CMO) issued a statement condoling the loss of the versatile actor.
"Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has expressed grief over the death of popular character artiste Sri Jayaprakash Reddy, who created a special place for himself in film-land through his inimitable dialogue delivery and mannerisms. The Chief Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved family members," said the statement.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu also expressed grief over the demise of the 74-year-old actor."
"Telugu cinema and theatre have lost a gem today with the demise of Jayaprakash Reddy Garu. His versatile performances over several decades have given us many a memorable cinematic moments. My heart goes out to his family and friends in this hour of grief," Naidu wrote on Twitter.
Telugu cinema and theatre has lost a gem today with the demise of Jayaprakash Reddy Garu. His versatile performances over several decades have given us many a memorable cinematic moments. My heart goes out to his family and friends in this hour of grief. #JayaPrakashReddy pic.twitter.com/gOCfffmQjP
— N Chandrababu Naidu #StayHomeSaveLives (@ncbn) September 8, 2020
As per his relatives, the actor had been living in Guntur since lockdown.
"He collapsed in the bathroom due to a heart attack. His son and daughter-in-law are under treatment for COVID-19 infection. So the relatives are making arrangements for final rites," said a relative.
