Noted Kannada Writer, Novelist S L Bhyrappa Dies At 94, PM Modi Expresses Condolences

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Noted Kannada Writer, Novelist S L Bhyrappa Dies At 94, PM Modi Expresses Condolences

Condoling S L Bhyrappa's demise, PM Modi called him a "fearless and timeless writer", who stirred conscience and delved deep into India's soul.

Bengaluru: Celebrated Kannada writer, novelist and Saraswati Samman awardee Santeshivara Lingannaiah Bhyrappa popularly known as S L Bhyrappa, passed away on Wednesday. He was 94.

The writer suffered a cardiac arrest this afternoon at a hospital where he was admitted. "The legendary Indian novelist and philosopher L S Bhyrappa suffered a cardiac arrest today at 2.38 pm and reached the lotus feet of the Almighty," Rashtrotthan Hospital said in a release.

He is survived by his wife Saraswati and sons Udayashankar and Ravishankar.