Bhyrappa was discharged 3 months ago, readmitted 3 days ago due to fatigue, says hospital doctor

BENGALURU: Dr Shyla H N, medical administrator of Jayadev Memorial Rashtrotthana Hospital & Research Centre in RR Nagar, Bengaluru, has issued an official statement regarding the passing of renowned literary figure S L Bhyrappa on Wednesday.

Speaking to the media, she stated that Bhyrappa had undergone Ayurvedic treatment two months earlier and was discharged after recovering. “However, he was readmitted three days ago due to fatigue and leg pain. Around 1 pm on Wednesday, he suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest. Despite continuous efforts to save him, unfortunately, he could not be resuscitated and passed away at 2.38 pm”, she said.

“The body will remain at the hospital until Thursday morning. Later, the mortal remains will be kept at Ravindra Kalakshetra for public viewing from 8 am on Thursday. The body is expected to reach Mysuru by tomorrow afternoon”, she said.