Joe Simon: key obituary facts
Is Joe Simon dead? Yes. Joe Simon died on February 12, 2026, at age 78.
Cause of death: Joe Simon's cause of death was reported as Heart attack.
What was Joe Simon known for?
Joe Simon was an Indian film director (Simha Jodi, Sahasa Simha, Maha Purusha), heart attack.
More about Joe Simon
Born: S. M. Joe Simon1947 or 1948.
Occupations: Film director, Actor, Screenplay & story writer, Lyricist.
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M. Joe Simon, an Indian film director, actor, lyricist, and screenplay and story writer, died on February 12, 2026, of a heart attack.
He was known for his work in Kannada cinema and directed films including “Mr. Vasu” (1995), “Wanted” (1993), “Ravivarma” (1992), and “Snehada Kadalalli” (1992). Simon was also involved in more than 100 Kannada films as an actor, dialogue writer, or director, and served as vice-president of the Kannada Film Directors Association (KANFIDA).
S. M. Joe Simon (1947 or 1948 – 12 February 2026) was an Indian film director, actor, lyricist, screenplay and story writer, known for his work in Kannada cinema. Some of the films directed by Simon are Mr. Vasu (1995), Wanted (1993), Ravivarma (1992), Snehada Kadalalli (1992).