India, Dec. 18 -- Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, who designed the world's tallest statue - the Statue of Unity in Gujarat - passed away on Wednesday night (December 17) at his home in Uttar Pradesh's Noida. He was 100 years old and had been suffering from age-related illnesses.

"It is with profound grief that we inform you of the passing of my father, Shri Ram Vanji Sutar, on 17th December midnight at our residence," his son Anil Sutar said in a note shared with the press on Thursday.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote, "Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Ram Sutar Ji, a remarkable sculptor whose mastery gave India some of its most iconic landmarks, including the Statue of Unity in Kevadia."

The Prime Minister s...