India, Feb. 18 -- KKS Murthy , the second-generation owner of the iconic Select Bookshop, passed away on Monday evening at the age of 94 due to age-related complications.

His son, K Sanjay, shared the news, adding that Murthy had been struggling with deteriorating health over the past three months, Deccan Herald reported.

Despite his condition, Murthy continued to visit the shop until recently, but began showing signs of memory loss, a decline in appetite, and physical slowdowns, the report added.

Murthy is survived by his 61-year-old son; his wife passed away eight years ago.

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