She was afflicted with an age-related ailment. The 93-year-old mother of superstar Mammootty, Fathima Ismail, passed away at a private hospital in the wee hours of Friday. She was suffering from age-related illness. She is survived by the superstar and his five siblings. Ismail was known for her the lady-next-door image and was popular at her village, Chembu, near Kochi. The last rites would be held in the evening at Chembu Muslim Jamath Mosque.