Buddhadeb Guha, Writer
Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha, author of many notable works such as `Madhukari' (Honey Gatherer) died of post-covid complications at a private hospital after a massive cardiac arrest. He was 85.
According to reports, the writer, whose works of fiction reflected his closeness to nature and forests of eastern India, was suffering from post-Covid complications and had been hospitalised earlier this month after complaining of breathlessness and urinary infection, his family said.
He had earlier suffered from Covid-19 in April and had been hospitalised for 33 days.
Guha was predeceased by wife, eminent Rabindra Sangeet exponent Ritu Guha in 201, leaves behind two daughters.
Born on June 29, 1936 in Kolkata, Guha had spent his childhood in Rangpur and Barisal districts of Ea...