Death of M. G. Ramachandran
Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran died in office in Madras; he was buried at Marina Beach next to the Anna memorial.
M. G. Ramachandran died on 24 December 1987 at his Ramavaram Garden residence in Madras, after years of ill health. He had been Chief Minister continuously since 1977, apart from a few months in 1980. His death led to widespread public mourning, and his funeral procession drew enormous crowds; there were also incidents of violence and several suicides were reported. He was buried at the northern end of Marina Beach, where the MGR Memorial now stands. His death triggered a succession struggle in the AIADMK.
