As the world celebrates Mother’s Day today with heartfelt tributes and nostalgic photos, tragedy struck renowned Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu, who lost his beloved mother just a day before the occasion.

Angammal, mother of Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu, had been receiving medical treatment for age-related health issues and passed away on Saturday evening.

Sharing the heartbreaking news on social media, Vairamuthu wrote, “With deep sorrow, I inform you that my mother, Mrs. Angammal, who gave birth to me, passed away on Saturday evening. Her final rites will be held in Vadugapatti, Theni district, on Sunday evening.”

As news of her demise spread, members of the film fraternity and well-wishers have been extending their condolences and support to Vairamuthu and his family during this difficult time. The timing of the loss—on the eve of a day meant to honor mothers—has made the farewell all the more poignant.

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என்னைப் பெற்ற அன்னை
திருமதி அங்கம்மாள் அவர்கள்
இன்று சனிக்கிழமை மாலை
இயற்கை எய்தினார் என்பதை
ஆழ்ந்த வருத்தத்தோடு
அறிவிக்கிறேன்

இறுதிச் சடங்குகள்
தேனி மாவட்டம் வடுகபட்டியில்
நாளை ஞாயிறு மாலை
நடைபெறும் pic.twitter.com/bbBpOeFHjx

— வைரமுத்து (@Vairamuthu) May 10, 2025