CHENNAI: Veteran journalist, author, and Padma Bhushan awardee Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T. J. S. George, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday.

Indian writer, journalist and biographer, 97-year-old George hailed from Kerala and spent most of his time in Bengaluru. He is survived by his children, Sheba Thayil and author-poet Jeet Thayil.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, expressing grief over the demise of George, stated, “Saddened by the passing of veteran journalist, editor and author T. J. S. George.”

“With his sharp pen and uncompromising voice, he enriched Indian journalism for over six decades. He was a true public intellectual who made readers think, question and engage,” CM Siddaramaiah stated.

My heartfelt condolences to his family,

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