Popular Malayalam film and television actor Saranya Sasi died Monday at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, purportedly due to Covid-19 complications. Saranya had tested positive for Covid-19 in May, following which she was hospitalised. Though she tested negative a few weeks later, a bout of pneumonia and other respiratory issues prolonged her stay at the hospital. Saranya Sasi had also battled cancer for nearly a decade, earning praise for showing remarkable grit and determination in battling the disease. Though the condition wrecked her career, she shone as a role model for cancer survivors by underlining the importance of mental strength.

Source: Indian Express August 09, 2021 13:07 UTC