Bengaluru: Kannada doctor Michael Madhu, 50, died at a private hospital here owing to health complications.
It is said that Madhu had a fall at home recently and following this, his health deteriorated.
His debut movie was Om starring Shiva Rajkumar, which was directed by Upendra. As this movie created several box office records, Madhu got good opportunities in the film industry.
Madhu, who acted in over 300 films, mostly on comedy roles, was a good dancer.
His original name was Madhu, but due to his dancing skills he suffixed the word Michael in honour of legendary dancer/ singer Michael Jackson.
He acted in films including Suryavamsha, Om, Ak 47, Suprabhatha etc.
His final rites will be held today at Banashankari crematorium.
He is survived by wife and two children.