Veteran Kannada filmmaker Joe Simon dies of heart attack at 80
Bengaluru (PTI): Veteran Kannada film director and actor Joe Simon passed away on Friday following a heart attack, industry sources said. He was 80 years old.
Simon suffered a cardiac arrest at the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce in Bengaluru, where he had attended a meeting this afternoon. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead at around 4.30 pm, sources added.
The filmmaker had directed several popular Kannada films, including 'Sahasa Simha', 'Snehada Kadalalli', 'Simha Jodi', and 'Mr Vasu'.
Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar described Simon’s death as an "irreparable loss" to the Kannada film industry.
"Joe Simon, who hailed from Mandya, was active in Kannada cinema for decades. He had worked as an actor, director, and lyricist in more than 100 films," Shivakumar wrote on 'X'.
Expressing grief over his passing, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka recalled Simon’s contribution as an actor, director, and dialogue writer, highlighting his successful films, including Vishnuvardhan’s 'Sahasa Simha'.
Simon had also served as the Vice President of the Kannada Film Directors Association, Ashoka added on 'X'.
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Man found hanging from tree in Amethi village; probe underway
Amethi (UP) (PTI): The body of a 45-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in a field here on Wednesday, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Ram Shiromani Yadav, a resident of Parsawan village.
Family members took the body to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Amethi before informing authorities.
Amethi Station House Officer Ravi Singh said the body has been sent for post-mortem examination and legal proceedings are underway.
"The exact cause of death will be ascertained after the postmortem report is received," he said.
