M.N. Vasanthkumar (59), a lecturer at Vidyavardhaka College on Seshadri Iyer Road and a resident of Kuvempunagar, passed away yesterday, following a heart attack.

He leaves behind his wife, one son, one daughter and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at his native place Muthur in Periyapatna taluk this noon, according to family sources.