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Novelist R K Narayan dies

Indian novelist R K Narayan died in hospital today after suffering heart trouble and breathing problems, a close family friend said. He was 94.

Novelist R K Narayan dies

Sun, 13 May, 2001 - 13:40

Indian novelist R K Narayan died in hospital today after suffering heart trouble and breathing problems, a close family friend said. He was 94.

Narayan’s body was cremated in Madras, his home city, family friend N Ram said.

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