Puliyanda M. Ganapathy  (Gappanna) passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru early this morning following a brief illness. He was 70.

He leaves behind his wife Ashwini, daughter Toshi, son-in-law Aiyappa and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be held at his native Maggula village in Virajpet, South Kodagu, later this evening.