Veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of Asianet news TN Gopakumar died of cardiac arrest in Thiruvananthapuram. TNG, as he was popularly known, is known for his weekly show on the channel "Kannaadi" (mirror) which he produced and anchored for more than two decades. Gopakumar has previously worked with the Indian Express, News Time, The Independent, The Statesman and BBC. He is a recipient of several awards including the Kerala Sahithya Academy award.