KOCHI: Poet laureate of Malayalam and Jnanpith award winner
Akkitham Achuthan Namboothir
(94) passed away at a private hospital in Thrissur on Thursday.
Akkitham, who was admitted to the hospital, was under treatment for age-related ailments.
Akkitham's works are known for their extraordinary insights and a deep spirituality not bound by religion
The Jnanpith award, announced in November 2019, was presented to the poet on September 24 at a special function held at his house at Kumaranallur in Palakkad.
Akkitham has been bestowed with many honours including Sahitya Akademi Award, Aasan Prize, Vallathol Award, Vayalar Award, Ezhuthachan Award and the Moorti Devi Award of Jnanpith award committee, earlier.