New Delhi: Famous tabla player Zakir Hussain has passed away. After his health deteriorated, he was admitted to a hospital in San Francisco, USA. He was facing heart related problems. He was 73 years old. He was suffering from blood pressure problem.
Expressing grief over the demise of Ustad Zakir Hussain, Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Rajvardhan Singh Rathore posted on Instagram, ‘Zakir Hussain’s extraordinary mastery over the tabla has created a timeless legacy in the world of music. My deepest sympathies to his family, friends and the countless fans whose lives he touched with his creativity. His music will always resonate in our hearts.
Zakir Hussain’s friend flautist Rakesh Chaurasia told PTI that he was admitted to the ICU last week after his health deteriorated. He was admitted to a hospital in San Francisco since last week due to heart related problem.
FIRST PUBLISHED: December 15, 2024, 21:51 IST
