Ernakulam: Renowned short story writer Thomas Joseph passed away at his residence in Aluva on Thursday.  He was 67. His funeral will be held on Friday.

According to reports, he was under treatment for the past 3 years after suffering a brain stroke.

His major works are ‘Chitrashalabhangalude Kappal’, ‘Marichavar Cinema Kanukayanu’ and ‘Paralokha Vaasasthalangal’.

He bagged the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award for the best short story in 2013. He also won SBT Literary Award, Kerala State Balasahitya Institute Award and K A Kodungallur Memorial Award.