Director Siddique's Illness And Treatment: A Four-Week Struggle Leading To Demise

Director Siddique's Tragic Battle Against Illness: Director Siddique's battle against illness ended tragically, leaving his friends and well-wishers in sorrow.

Despite their fervent prayers and unwavering hope, he couldn't overcome the challenges he faced. His friends, who gathered anxiously in Amrita Hospital's courtyard, now hold onto cherished memories of their camaraderie.

For four weeks, Siddique's life hung precariously on the edge between survival and demise. His hospitalisation at Amrita Hospital on July 10 was a result of severe liver disease, specifically non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. The doctors proposed a liver transplant, but during the process, pneumonia struck, disrupting the functioning of both his lungs and liver.

In the ICU, Siddique fought valiantly with the aid of ventilator support. Gradually, his health improved, and he was moved from the ventilator to the recovery ICU after rigorous treatment. The plan to perform a liver transplant using his daughter's liver was set in motion a week ago. However, an unexpected heart attack struck him, and he was shifted to the Cardiology ICU with ventilator assistance. Despite the efforts to sustain his heart and lung functions through ECMO, a life-saving device, Siddique's condition continued to deteriorate.

A Somber Conclusion: Remembering Siddique's Impact And Friendship

The battle reached its sombre conclusion at 9:10 last night, as ECMO support was withdrawn with the consent of his family. The Malayalam film industry, along with his family and fans, had hoped for his recovery, imagining his signature smile and warm conversations. The outpouring of support was evident as friends, colleagues, and fans gathered at the hospital, waiting for a miracle that was never to come.

Prominent personalities, including Siddique's closest friend Lal, Dileep, Kalabhavan Ansar, K. S. Prasad, directors Rafi and Shafi, Lal Jose, B. Unnikrishnan, Major Ravi, actors Rahman and Siddique, singer M.G. Sreekumar, music director Deepak Dev, and producers Ousepachan Valakuzhi, Siyad Koker, Suresh Kumar, and Anto Joseph, among others, visited the hospital to pay their respects. The hospital premises saw a mix of industry figures and ordinary people, all united in grief over the loss of a beloved filmmaker and friend.