Director Joe Simon Passes Away After Suffering Cardiac Arrest: The veteran filmmaker, who is best known for his illustrious work in Kannada cinema, passed away. Joe Simon reportedly passed away after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest amidst a film industry meeting, which was held at the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce. The director’s sudden demise has left the Kannada film industry in a deep shock.
Director Joe Simon Passes Away After Suffering Cardiac Arrest
According to the latest updates, Joe Simon collapsed while attending an executive meeting at the Film Chamber office on Friday, 13 February 2026. Even though he was rushed to a nearby private hospital immediately, the director did not respond to the treatment, and soon succumbed to his ailment.
The recent reports by OneIndia suggests that Joe Simon’s final rites will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Bengaluru. The Sahasa Simha director’s mortal remains will be kept for public homage at the Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bengaluru on February 14 between 10:00 am and 11:00 am. The popular film industry members and admirers are gathering to pay their last respects to the veteran filmmaker.