EA Rajendran, a versatile performer who made his mark across theatre, films and television, has passed away at the age of 71. He had been undergoing treatment for a prolonged illness and breathed his last at his residence in Pattathanam, Kollam.From stage roots to screen presenceRajendran's journey into the arts began on the stage, where he first discovered his passion for performance. Born to Ayyappan and Sumathi in the Engoor Tharavadu at Thrithallur in Thrissur district, he showed an early inclination towards acting during his school days at Thrithallur U P School.