Malathi Damodaran, daughter of Communist leader and the former Kerala Chief Minister EMS Namboodiripad, passed away here early Saturday. She was 87. The end came at her house in Mangalam Lane, Sasthamangalam, here, around 3.30 a.m.A paediatrician, she worked at Christian Medical College, Vellore. After retirement, she worked at Sri Ramakrishna Charitable Hospital, Sasthamangalam. Scientist A.D. Damodaran was her husband. She is survived by children Harish Damodaran and Sumangala Damodaran. Cremation will be held at Santhikavadam, Thycaud, on Sunday noon.Published - September 27, 2025 03:59 pm IST