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The Kolkata Police has registered a case of unnatural death in connection with the sudden demise of singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, on Tuesday night. The death has shocked Bollywood.
The 53 year-old KK performed at a concert organised by a college at Nazrul Mancha in south Kolkata for almost an hour in the evening yesterday. He was “feeling heavy” after reaching his hotel, and soon collapsed, officials said.
He was taken to a nearby private hospital where doctors declared him brought dead around 10 pm, they said. Doctors at the hospital said they suspected “cardiac arrest” to be the cause of the death.
An auditory treat for his listeners, the versatile musician was an integral part of most ’90s kids’ lives as his music helped many of them get through several facets of life, be it heartbreaks or the simple daily hustles. His melodious voice and penchant for love songs touched a chord with people, making him stand tall among all the talented singers of Bollywood.
The singer fell ill while performing at an event in Kolkata on May 31 and was brought to the CMRI hospital, where he was declared dead.
The case has been registered at the New Market police station where the police are awaiting the late singer’s family. According to the police, after getting the family’s consent and body identification process, an inquest and post-mortem will be conducted.
As soon as KK’s demise broke tributes started pouring in on Twitter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 31, 2022
Anurag Thakur, I&B Minister
श्री कृष्णकुमार कुन्नथ (केके) ने अपनी बेहतरीन गायकी से लोगों के दिलों में अपनी अलग जगह बनाई है। यूँ अचानक उनके देहावसान की खबर स्तब्ध कर देने वाली है।
अत्यंत दुःखद…
केके एक प्रतिभाशाली व प्रभावशाली गायक थे, उनका जाना संगीत जगत की बहुत बड़ी क्षति है जिसकी भरपाई असंभव है।
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) May 31, 2022
Akshay Kumar
Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 31, 2022
Ajay Devgn
It seems so ominous. The news of KK’s death that too right after a live performance is terrible. He sang for films I was associated with, so his loss seems that much more personal.
RIP #KrishnakumarKunnath.
Prayers & condolences to his family🙏 pic.twitter.com/HOOjgs4tY5— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) May 31, 2022
Shaan, Singer
Life breaks you little by little .. and once in a while.. it destroys you .. KK will always remain that Eternal Boy, who refused to grow up.. he stayed unadulterated uncorrupted.. How he did it through all these years .. kept it Simple and Straight from the Heart!! pic.twitter.com/T9bquqNWXM
— Shaan (@singer_shaan) June 1, 2022
Karan Johar
Heartbreaking news on the sudden passing away of such an incredible talent…. RIP KK…💔 the entertainment world has lost a true artist today….Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/SiKQutPJVO
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) May 31, 2022
