Kannada RJ Rachana, who entertained listeners with her gift of gab and sense of humour, passed away after suffering a heart attack, in Bengaluru. She was 39.
She was rushed to a hospital after she complained of uneasiness on Tuesday afternoon, and was declared brought dead.
Known as Mattina Malli, Rachana also played an RJ in the Kannada movie Simpleagi Ondu Love Story.
Rachana, who used worked with Radio Mirchi had quit her job a few years ago, and stayed away from public. Sources close to her say she was suffering from depression.
Her body will be taken to Chamrajpete where her parents live.
Many celebrities took to social media to condole her death. “Shocking! Sad to know Rachana passed away due to heart attack. May her soul rest in peace,’’ wrote RJ Prasanna.
Actor Sweta Chengappa took to Instagram to mourn the death. “She was one of my favorite RJ(sic). Very sensible, her command over language was too good. I have never met her in person before. Feeling disheartened to say that I will never get a chance to meet her in the future. Very very sad to know that she is no more.’’