Veteran Actor-Director Joe Simon Dies at 80 After Heart Attack During Industry Meet

• Kannada film industry veteran Joe Simon passed away at 80 in Bengaluru after suffering a heart attack.
• He collapsed during a Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) meeting where he was discussing the future of the industry.
• Simon was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead around 4:30 PM.
• He directed popular Kannada films like 'Saahasa Simha' and 'Simha Jodi' and worked in over 100 films as an actor, director, and lyricist.
• Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and actor Shivakumar expressed grief, calling his demise an irreparable loss.