KK Kochu, a prominent Dalit thinker, writer, and activist from Kerala, passed away on March 13, 2025, at 76. Known for his advocacy for Dalit rights, Kochu's contributions include his literary works and activism in organisations like SEEDIAN. He criticised CPI(M)’s land reforms for overlooking Dalit agricultural labourers and received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 2020.