Bengaluru, Sept. 24 -- Celebrated Kannada author and philosopher SL Bhyrappa passed away on Wednesday afternoon following a cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Bengaluru at 94 years old.

In a statement, Rashtrotthana Hospital confirmed his passing, saying that the author suffered a cardiac arrest today at 2.38 pm, as per a report by news agency PTI.

Here are five facts you need to know about the iconic author:

His books, known for their philosophical depth and exploration of Indian culture and identity, have been translated into multiple Indian and foreign languages.

Tributes poured in from across the nation following the news of his death. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the loss, writing a condolence mess...