CHENNAI: 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 city 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.