Kannada novelist and writer Na D'Souza died at a hospital here on Sunday, sources close to his family said. He was 87.According to sources, D'Souza, who is from Sagara in Shivamogga district, was suffering due to ill health and was hospitalised in Mangaluru where he breathed his last.He is survived by wife, Philomena, and three children, they said."Our revered father, renowned writer, Dr Na D'Souza passed away today at 7.50 pm on 05.01.2025 at Father Muller Hospital, Mangaluru due to illness. His mortal remains will be kept for public viewing at his residence in Sagara tomorrow afternoon," his son Naveen Na D'Souza posted on social media on behalf of the family.