Malayalam actor Mammukoya passed away at a hospital in Kozhikode on Wednesday. He breathed his last around 1.10 pm, according to the hospital authorities where he was being treated.

The 76-year-old actor collapsed while taking part in a function connected with a football tournament in Malappuram district on Monday night and was immediately rushed to a hospital. Earlier in the day, the doctors had informed his family members that the condition of the veteran actor is getting worse and his life was sustained on the ventilator.

Members of the Malayalam film fraternity mourned the death of the actor. Actor Dileep shared a photo of Mamukkoya and wrote, "With a big smile, you loved me like a friend and brother. You will remain the sultan of laughter."