Rebel star Ambareesh passes away at the age of 66

Sandalwood's one of the favourite actors and former

Union minister

, Rebel star Ambareesh has passed away at the age of 66 on Saturday late in the night. The news came out as a shock for everyone.




He took his last breath at a private hospital in Bangalore. He was suffering from breathing issues and had a heart attack. Reportedly, he wasn't responding properly to the medical treatment.




The noted actor started his career with the movie 'Nagarahavu' in 1972, where he played the character of a villain called 'Jaleela'. Later, he went on to become a successful hero and also a politician. He acted in more than 200 movies in his career.

Ambareesh is survived by actor-wife Sumalatha and son Abhishek.