Subi Suresh, one of the most popular faces on television, passed away on Wednesday at a private hospital in Kochi. A famous anchor and Malayalam actress, the 41-year-old was undergoing treatment for liver-related ailments for some time.

Known for her slapstick roles, and spontaneous on-stage dialogue delivery, Suresh had a huge fan following in small and big screens. She had created a niche for herself in male-dominated comedy shows on stage and in television. Within a short span of time, she had become an inevitable presence in the live stage shows, organised by various television channels, and won the hearts of audiences through her hilarious avatars in famous TV series like "Cinemala."  

She also proved her mettle as a successful TV host in various channels. Entering the tinsel town in 2006 through the movie "Kanakasimhasanam", Subi Suresh essayed small but memorable roles in over 20 films, including "Elsamma Enna Aankutty" and "Happy Husbands". She is survived by her parents and a brother.

People have expressed shock over the unexpected demise of the actor-anchor. Condoling her death, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that she won a place in the hearts of Malayalis through reality shows and comedy programmes. A promising artist, who had a great future ahead, has been lost through the demise of Subi Suresh, he said in his message.

Tiny Tom, said things were moving fast to do a liver transplant surgery and the work for it was going on when she breathed her last.
  
"I never knew at all that she was carrying this disease and am now told that things turned from bad to worse in just two weeks. She was a bubbly personality and was known for her spontaneity. A great personality has now gone," said comedian Harisree Ashokan.