Former 'Bigg Boss Kannada' contestant Jayashree Ramaiah found dead

Written By DNA Web Team | Updated: Jan 25, 2021, 04:04 PM IST

Jayashree Ramaiah

Back in July 2020, Jayashree Ramaiah had attempted to die during her Facebook live chat. She was later saved by the host of 'Bigg Boss' Kiccha Sudeep.

Kannada actor and former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Jayashree Ramaiah, on Sunday night, was found dead at an old-age and rehabilitation centre in Bengaluru, as per ANI. The cause of her death is still under wraps, however, her sudden demise had left the industry in deep shock. Several celebs from the South industry took to their social media account to grieve the death of their colleague. 

Reports state that Jayashree was battling depression and was getting treatment for it. Back in July 2020, Jayashree Ramaiah had attempted to die during her Facebook live chat. She was later saved by the host of the reality Television show, Kiccha Sudeep.

She had also shared a post on Facebook that said she was feeling suicidal. "I quit. Goodbye to this *** world and depression", she had shared in a post on Facebook which drew everyone's attention. However, she immediately deleted the post and shared a new text, saying she was fine and safe. 

During her FB live chat, she was heard saying, "I am not doing all of these for publicity sake. I am not expecting financial help from Sudeep sir as well. I am only expecting my death as I am unable to battle depression. I am financially strong but depressed. I have been going through a lot of personal issues. I have been betrayed since childhood and unable to overcome it."

After deleting the video, Jayashree thanked Kiccha Sudeep and wrote another post which read, "Thanks a lot Sudeep Sir for ur care and you saved me along with his team members and my loving friends and fans love u all!! Sorry for making u guys panic I am back to form..Thanks media for the support am grateful to u all!!"

Jayashree was a model-turned-actress who made her acting debut with Imran Sardhariya's 'Uppu Huli Khara'.