H.M. Ravindra (58), son of late writer and former VC Ha.Ma. Nayak, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru yesterday following brief illness. He leaves behind his wife, a son and a  host of relatives and friends.

Ravindra, who completed his education in Mysuru, had settled down in Shivamogga. Last rites were performed at Shivamogga, according to family sources.