Overview

• Dr. K.B. Ganapathy, 85, died in Mysuru on July 13 and is survived by his wife, two sons and grandchildren.
• His body lay in state at his Fourth Estate residence on Lalithadri Road, where thousands paid their respects.
• The cremation service at Chamundi Hill drew civic leaders, religious heads and regional journalists honoring his decades of service.
• As founder-editor of Star of Mysore and Mysuru Mithra, he led Academy Newspapers to become Mysuru’s foremost local media voice.
• Born in Kunjila village, North Kodagu, he was affectionately known as 'KBG' by peers and 'Gandhi' to family.