<p>Rebel litterateur Dr Channanna Walikar who had been battling with liver cancer for two years died at a private hospital here on Sunday night. He was 77.</p>.<p>Walikar was admitted to the hospital four days ago after his health was deteriorated. He is survived by wife, two sons and daughter.</p>.<p>Born on April 6, 1943, he worked as high school teacher, lecturer and also served as a reader at Gulbarga University's Kannada Study Institute.</p>.<p>His last rites will be performed at Shankar Wadi of Chittapur taluk on Monday afternoon, said family members.</p>
<p>Rebel litterateur Dr Channanna Walikar who had been battling with liver cancer for two years died at a private hospital here on Sunday night. He was 77.</p>.<p>Walikar was admitted to the hospital four days ago after his health was deteriorated. He is survived by wife, two sons and daughter.</p>.<p>Born on April 6, 1943, he worked as high school teacher, lecturer and also served as a reader at Gulbarga University's Kannada Study Institute.</p>.<p>His last rites will be performed at Shankar Wadi of Chittapur taluk on Monday afternoon, said family members.</p>
