Tamil actor Thavasi, who was associated with films for more than three decades and who was best known for his performance in the blockbuster film, Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, passed away on November 23 due to Oesophageal Cancer.

Dr. P. Saravanan, the Managing Director of Saravana Multispeciality Hospital Pvt Ltd, took to his Twitter account to announce this unfortunate news. He wrote- "Character actor Mr. Thavasi was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and was admitted to our Saravana Hospital on 11.11.2020 (in a very advanced condition). We fitted him with an Oesophageal Stent in the esophagus. Receiving treatment in a separate room." [SIC]