Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Sep 24: Eminent Kannada novelist S L Bhyrappa passed away on Wednesday at the age of 94.

He had been living a retired life with his family in Mysuru and was suffering from age-related ailments. Recently, he was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for treatment. According to a press release from Rashtraottana Hospital, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, he passed away at 2.38 pm following a cardiac arrest.

Bhyrappa authored several acclaimed novels including Vamshavruksha, Daatu, Tantu, Parva, Gruhabhanga, Saartha, and Mandhra. His works were among the highest-selling in Kannada literature and have been translated into multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Marathi, and English.

He was the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, includin

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