Bengaluru, Nov. 30 -- Veteran actor Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, fondly known as Umesh, has passed away. He was 80.

The actor had reportedly been fighting cancer. Unfortunately, he breathed his last on Sunday.

Paying condolences, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, on X wrote, "The news of Umesh's passing, the celebrated comedian of the Kannada film industry, has brought great sadness. His natural performances entertained audiences for many years, and to this esteemed individual who contributed to Kannada cinema, a heartfelt farewell. I pray that his soul finds eternal peace."

JD(S) leader and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy also paid tribute to the legendary actor.

"I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the demise of the r...