Thakazhi's wife passes away

Pathanamthitta, Jun 1: Katha, wife of famous Malayalam writer late Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, died at a private hospital today in Thiruvalla following age-related ailments.

She was 91.

She was admitted to the hospital due to respiratory problems.

A typical village girl, Katha alias Kamalakshiamma got married to Thakazhi on September 15, 1934. They lived together till Thakazhi's death on April 10, 1999.

Later, the government took over their house Sankaramangalam as Thakazhi memorial. She was living there for a monthly rent of Re one.