Moodalagiri Gowda (78) of Anachhihalli in Hassan taluk, passed away at his native place late last night following a heart attack. He leaves behind his wife, two sons including ‘Star of Mysore’ and ‘Mysooru Mithra’ Editor M. Govinde Gowda, five daughters and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at his native village Anachhihalli this afternoon.