Mandya: Noted press photographer of Mandya, Raghavendra (41) passed away at a private hospital in Mysuru on Sunday following brief illness.

Raghavendra who was suffering from high tension was admitted to Narayana Hrudayalaya in Mysuru a few days ago.

He leaves behind his wife Geetha, sons Amogha and Kumudith and a host of relatives and friends.

Last rites were performed at Shankaranagar Burial Ground in Mandya this afternoon, according to family sources.