Pandavapura: Critically acclaimed actor Gaddappa of “Thithi” fame is said to be seriously ill and is also said to have lost his speech.

Neurologist Dr. Radhakrishna who is treating Gaddappa has said that he had suffered a partial stroke on December 24 for which he was rushed to the hospital.

He has said that Gaddappa is responding to the treatment very slowly.

The 82-year-old has been suffering from heart-related ailment from the past five years.