Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | Noted Tamil author R Narumpoonathan died here on Sunday following cardiac arrest, family sources said.
He was 65 years old and is survived by wife and son.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin paid rich tributes to the deceased writer and said he was known for his literary work surrounding Tirunelveli, besides his social activities.
He was honoured with the state government's U Ve Sa award in 2022 in recognition of his works, the CM recalled in a statement.
Stalin extended his sympathies to the family of the deceased.
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