Nalini (50), a resident of 5th Main, Jayalakshmipuram, Mysuru, passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru in the wee hours of today following brief illness.

She leaves behind her husband D. Madhukar (Sub-Editor, Star of Mysore), a son, a daughter and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites were performed at Gokulam crematorium here this afternoon.