Noted Malayalam screenwriter and producer John Paul breathed his last around 1 pm on Saturday at a private hospital in Kerala.

He was reportedly undergoing treatments for the last couple of months. He was 72. He is survived by his wife Aisha Elizebath and daughter Jisha Jibi

John Paul had penned more than 100 movies in his lifetime and produced several movies, he has also authored several books.

His noted works are Yathra, Ormakkayi, Sandhya Mayangum Neram, and Kathodu Kathoram. He was the producer of the award-winning classic movie Oru Cheupunchiri directed by MT Vasudevan Nair.

He debuted as a scriptwriter with Chamaram directed by Bharathan.

He was the founder and general secretary of the Malayalam Cine Technicians Association (MACTA).  He also appeared in cameo roles in films like c/o Sairabanu and Gangster.