Bengaluru: Varma, a member of Mavelikkara royal family in Kerala, had also served as Director General of Health Services.
In recognition of his services, he was honoured with "Padmashri" in 1970.
Dr R Marthanda Varma, founder-director of National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, died in Bengaluru today due to age-related ailments.
Mr Varma (93) passed away at MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital owing to age-related ailments, Gokula Education Foundation (Medical), founders of MS Ramaiah Educational Institutions, said in a statement.
A renowned neurosurgeon, he is survived by wife Dr Malathi Varma and sons Dr Ravi Gopal Varma and Shashi Gopal Varma.
In recognition of his services, he was honoured with "Padmashri" in 1970.
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