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CHENNAI: Tamil writer and former Rajya Sabha member, Valampuri John, died at a private hospital here on Sunday. He was 59. Mr. John was undergoing treatment for kidney failure. He was on dialysis for the past five years. The end came at 3.15 a.m., family sources said. He was elected to Rajya Sabha in 1974 and 1984. He became a member of the then Legislative Council in 1983. Born in Uvari village in Tirunelveli district, he started his career as an advocate and activist of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Later, he joined the All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). He also associated himself with the erstwhile Tamil Maanila Congress founded by the late G.K. Moopanar in 1996. Mr. John had authored several books on different subjects including literature, politics and Siddha medicine. An eloquent orator, he also edited "Thaai", a Tamil periodical, launched by the late Chief Minister, M.G. Ramachandran. He is survived by his wife, four daughters and son. The DMK president, M. Karunanidhi, the TNCC president, G.K. Vasan, the general secretary of the MDMK, Vaiko, the DPI general secretary, Thol. Thirumavalavan, condoled the death.
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