Who among the following writers, philosopher and founder member of Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi (DSS) passed away recently?

Veteran Kannada writer KB Siddhaiah passed away on Friday (18th Oct 2019) morning at Manipal Hospital. He was one of the founder members of Dalitha Sangharsha Samithi (DSS) during the '80s and co-authored many songs to inspire the movement.