'Big Bang Theory' star Kunal Nayyar donates $5,000 for family of California news anchor who died of suspected overdose

Kunal Nayyar, who is well known for his role as nerdy astrophysicist Raj on 'The Big Bang Theory', decided to help Chris Burrous' family after his recent death
PUBLISHED JAN 4, 2019

'Big Bang Theory' star Kunal Nayyar, who is famous for his role as the nerdy astrophysicist Raj on the show, decided to donate $5,000 to the family of a California news anchor who had recently passed away. 

As reported by TMZ, the TV star made the largest contribution via a GoFundMe page which was made for the late KTLA TV anchor Chris Burrous. The GoFundMe page had been set up by Gigi Graciette who is a KTTV host. Kunal is one of a total of 1,330 people who have donated to the GoFundMe page, which in two days has already managed to raise $69,419 toward its $75k goal.

Kunal Nayyar who plays the role of Raj on 'Big Bang Theory' (Source: Getty Images)
Kunal Nayyar who plays the role of Raj on 'Big Bang Theory' (Source: Getty Images)
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