Bengaluru: Veteran Journalist and freedom fighter S V Jayasheelan Rao passed away on Thursday late evening at a private hospital in Bengaluru.

He died due to age related issues, family members said.

He worked as journalist in several publications like Prajavanai, Samyuktha Karnataka, Munjane and others at various capacities.

He also served as media adviser for HD Devegowda when his tenure as Chief Minister.

Several media personalities and politicians have condoled his death.

Funeral will take place on Friday , April 29 in Bengaluru.