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Viswanathan Anand's father dies

He was 92 and breathed his last at a Chennai hospital

Anand, Humpy return to Chess Olympiad after 12 years, boosts India's medal chances [File] Viswanathan Anand returns to the Indian team for the Chess Olympiad after 12 years | AFP

Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand's father, K. Viswanathan, died here on Thursday following brief illness. He was 92 and breathed his last at a Chennai hospital, family sources said. 

A former general manager of the southern Railway, Viswanathan is survived by two sons and a daughter. Anand's wife Aruna described him as a great support to the celebrated chess player.

"He was a great support to Anand. He witnessed all of Anand's world championship victories," Aruna said. "A simple man, he made sure his son had the right values. He took great pride in his achievements," she added. 

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