Samantha`s father dies

Actor Samantha's father, Joseph Prabhu, died on Friday.

The actor shared the news of his death with a heartbreaking post on social media.

The cause of his death is yet to be known. 

As soon as the news spread, fans and followers poured in their condolences. 

Samantha was born to Joseph Prabhu, a Telugu Anglo-Indian, and his wife Ninette Prabhu, in Chennai. 

She had often spoken about the support her family provided throughout her demanding entertainment career. She was the youngest of three children, with two older brothers, Jonathan and David, and grew up in the Pallavaram neighborhood of Chennai.

In a recent interview, Samantha opened up about her "strained" relationship with her father. She has previously shared how her father's protective parenting and tendency to downplay her abilities shaped her self-perception, leading to a lifelong struggle for validation.