THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: More information is out regarding the shocking death of popular Malayalam serial actor Dileep Shankar. Many colleagues in the serial industry and Dileep’s close friends admitted to the actor suffering from chronic liver disease.
The actor was found dead today at Aroma, a private hotel in Vanross junction. Police confirmed that the body was two days old. On the 19th, Dileep Shankar checked into the hotel. He took the room for shooting purposes. After the shoot on the 27th, the serial crew dropped him back in the hotel.
For the last two days, Dileep didn’t attend any phone calls. The production controller reached the hotel on Sunday but found the door locked from inside. A foul smell also emanated from inside which made the staff barge inside. The actor was then found dead lying on his bed. The table nearby had tablets for liver disease while two empty alcohol bottles were also recovered.
According to the crew, the actor completed his schedule early on the 27th due to health problems and was brought to the room. The body has been shifted from the room to the hospital. The police have started an investigation into the incident. The Cantonment ACP said that a forensic team would search the room. The cause of death will be clear in the post-mortem.