Superstar Krishna (80), born Ghattamaneni Siva Rama Krishna Murthy, is no more. He passed away in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Continental Hospitals issued a statement soon after his demise saying that Krishna remained critically ill with multiorgan failure and severe hypoxic brain injury since he was admitted to the hospital on Sunday midnight.

"All necessary acute critical care treatment was provided by various consultants. Family members were continuously engaged and informed by a team of doctors. It was decided late evening on Monday, with family members, not to pursue further supportive care given his dismal prognosis and to keep his final moments painless and peaceful," the statement says.

His demise marks the end of an era in Telugu cinema. One of the most prolific actors to have acted on the Indian screen, he is also one of the few actors in the world to have done hundreds of films as a lead man.

IndiaGlitz condoles the demise of the legendary actor. May his family have the strength to overcome the loss!