THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former English Professor M Bhaskara Prasad (87) of Madhavam in Thampuran Mukku died here Sunday. He leaves behind his wife Lalitha Prasad and children Premjith, dancer Neena Prasad and Neema Prasad.

He started his official career from Guruvayoorappan College at Kozhikode in 1967, had worked in Palakkad Victoria, Thalassery Brennan, University College and Sanskrit College. He retired in 1992 as head of the department in Government Arts College. He has many disciples all over Kerala including Prof M N Karassery, Dr P Soman, Prof P Prasad, A K Balan and many others. He will be laid to rest at Shanthikavadam at 4 pm.