Dhaka, Aug. 3 -- Veteran Tamil actor and comedian Madhan Bob, widely loved for his trademark laughter and comic timing, passed away on Saturday due to health complications. He was 71.

A source close to his family confirmed that the actor had been battling cancer and breathed his last at his residence in Adyar this evening.

Born as S. Krishnamoorthy, Madhan Bob was the eighth child in his family and became a household name in Tamil cinema through his distinct expressions and humour. Over the years, he shared the screen with several top actors, including Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Ajith, Surya, and Vijay.

Apart from films, Madhan Bob was also a familiar face on television. He served as one of the judges on the popular Sun TV comedy show ...