Mysuru: Dr. K.B. Ganapathy (85), Founder-Editor, Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra newspapers, published by Academy Newspapers Pvt. Ltd., passed  away in city this morning.

A native of Kunjila village in Kakkabbe, North Kodagu, Kalyatanda B. Ganapathy was the son of late K.A. Bopaiah and late K.B. Muthavva (Baby).

Fondly known as KBG among the journalist fraternity and Gandhi to his family and friends, he leaves behind his wife Ralie Ganapathy (Kechamada), sons Vikram Muthanna, Managing Editor, Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra and Mickey Bopanna, Executive Director of Academy Newspapers, daughters-in-law, grand-children and a host of relatives and friends.

His passing away is mourned by well-wishers, esteemed readers, advertisers, patrons, subscribers, delivery boys, newspaper agents and Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra staff.

K.B. Ganapathy’s body was kept at his residence ‘Fourth Estate’ #375, 8th Main, 9th Cross, Lalithadri Road, K.C. Layout, Mysuru, for people to pay their last respects.

Last rites were held at the crematorium located at the foot of Chamundi Hill in city this evening.

Condolences pour in

On learning about the demise of KBG, Star of Mysore Office was flooded with calls from people from all walks of life to express their deep condolences and reminisce their association with him during his life time. Thousands of people including VIPs, politicians, religious heads and journalists visited KBG’s residence and consoled the grieving family members.