Kochi, Sep 20 (PTI) Veteran Malayalam actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma died at a private hospital here on Friday, hospital sources said.

She was 80.

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With an illustrious career spanning seven decades, Ponnamma had been undergoing treatment for some time.

She leaves behind a legacy of over 700 films, predominantly playing iconic mother roles.

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She has also won the state award four times.

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