Mysuru: R. Anantharaman (72), a resident of Bidara Krishnappa Street in Devaraja Mohalla, passed away following illness at a private hospital in city yesterday night.

A native of Kotegere village, Begur Hobli, Gundlupet taluk in Chamarajanagar district, he leaves behind his wife, two sons and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites will be held at Kotegere village tomorrow after his sons arrive from abroad, according to family sources.