Thrissur (Kerala): Well-known Malayalam writer and poet Ashita passed away at the age of 63 here at a private hospital in Thrissur on Wednesday. After fighting a prolonged battle with cancer, Ashita breathed her last at 12:55 am.

The celebrated short story writer was born on April 5, 1956, in Thrissur. She had pursued her graduation and post graduation in English Literature from Maharaja's College, Ernakulam.