KATHMANDU,June 2: Bhagyashali Adhikari, a prominent figure in Nepali literature known for his contributions across various genres, has passed away following a heart attack, according to family sources.
As per his eldest daughter, Kabita Adhikari, he suddenly collapsed while drinking water after dinner around 9 pm on Sunday. He was immediately rushed to KMC Hospital, but doctors said that even if he had been brought in within five minutes, he could not have been saved.
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Adhikari is survived by one son and three daughters. He actively wrote in multiple literary genres and was the president of the Samakhushi Literary Society. His final rites will be performed after his son, who currently resides in the United States, returns home, said his daughter.