Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar died on Sunday at a hospital in Bombay, her sister Usha Mangeshkar said.
“She is no more. She died in the morning,” Usha Mangeshkar, the singer’s younger sister, told PTI.
The 92-year-old singer tested positive for COVID with mild symptoms and was admitted on January 8 to Breach Candy Hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) where she was being treated by Dr Pratit Samdani and his team of doctors.
Mangeshkar’s condition had improved in January and she was taken off the ventilator but her health deteriorated on Saturday.
It is with profound grief that we announce the sad demise of Lata Mangeshkar at 8:12 am. She has died because of multi-organ failure after more than 28 days of hospitalisation post #COVID19, said Dr Pratit Samdani, who was treating her at Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital.
Born on September 28, 1989, she was referred to as Queen of Melody and Nightingale of India and was the second vocalist to have received Bharat Ratna after MS Subbulakshmi.
The industry, along with the political leaders, took to twitter to offer their condolences.
‘Anguished beyond words, she leaves behind a void in nation that can’t be filled,’ said PM Modi on Lata Mangeshkar’s death
Lata ji’s demise is heartbreaking for me, as for millions the world over, President Ram Nath Kovind said.
“She remained the most beloved voice of India for many decades. Her golden voice is immortal and will continue to echo in the hearts of her fans,” tweeted Rahul Gandhi.
