Chennai (PTI): Well-known Tamil cinema actor Mayilsamy died here early on Sunday, the Nadigar Sangam (SIAA) said.

The 57-year-old comedian suffered a heart attack in the small hours of Sunday, the Artistes association said in a tweet.

Mayilsamy has acted in over 100 films, including those starring top actors Ajith Kumar, Vijay and Kamal Haasan.

He has appeared in TV debates also. Several fellow actors condoled the demise of Mayilsamy.

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Washington (PTI): President Donald Trump is addressing reporters at the White House after he and other top leaders of the United States were evacuated from an annual dinner of White House correspondents on Saturday night after a shooting incident outside the ballroom.

Trump said the suspect was armed with multiple weapons before stopped by Secret Service. One officer was shot, but he was protected by a bulletproof vest.

“He was shot from very close distance with a very powerful gun, and the vest did the job,” Trump said.