M.L. Suresh (55), an employee of a private company and a resident of Niveditha Nagar, passed away following prolonged illness at a private hospital in city this morning.

He leaves behind his wife, two children, brothers including journalist Somaiah Maleyuru  and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be held at his native place Maleyuru in Chamarajanagar district, according to family sources.