Eminent cartoonist R K Laxman passed away in a Pune hospital on Monday.

The 94-year-old was on a mechanical ventilator last week with his health taking a turn for the worse on Sunday, according to reports.

Through his iconic character of "The Common Man", Laxman held a mirror to the society by creating satire targeting politicians for many decades.

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First Published: Jan 26 2015 | 8:19 PM IST

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