 He published his memories in his autobiography titled "Antharya" in 1999.He died on 27 April 2005 in Shimoga at the age of 90 leaving behind his wife Smt.Sharadamma and three sons and three daughters.As a mark of respect to the departed soul,both the houses of Karnataka Legislature paid rich tributes to him by a resolution on 31/7/2005 remembering the services and sacrifice of the great freedom fighter.