Renowned Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died on Tuesday at the age of 53 in Kolkata, hours after performing a show. The 53-year-old singer collapsed in the hotel where he was staying after the concert at the Nazrul Mancha auditorium in Kolkata. Doctors at the CMRI hospital said the singer was killed. He is best known for his songs like ‘Ankhon Mein Teri’ from the movie Om Shanti Om, ‘Khuda Jaane’ from the movie Bachna Ae Haseeno, ‘Tadap Tadap’ from the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Shortly after the news broke, several current and former cricketers took to social media and mourned KK’s death.
“A great singer of our time lost and so suddenly. Condolences to his family and loved ones,” tweeted Indian batter Virat Kohli.
Lost a magnificent singer of our time and so suddenly. Condolences to his family and loved ones. #KK
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 1, 2022
“Saddened by the untimely passing of a great singer, KK. He will live on through his music. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” tweeted former India batter and current NCA chief VVS Laxman.
Saddened by the untimely passing of a great Singer, KK. He will live on through his music.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Om Shantic pic.twitter.com/5V7FybYMnQ— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 31, 2022
“Life is so uncertain and fragile! Sad news about the tragic passing of KK. May god grant his family the strength to bear this loss. Om Shanti,” joked former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh.
Life is so insecure and vulnerable! Sad news about the tragic passing of KK. May God give his family the strength to bear this loss. Om Shantic
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 31, 2022
“Tragic to hear about KK’s passing after falling ill while performing in Kolkata. Another reminder of how fragile life is. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” tweeted former Indian batter Virender Sehwag.
Tragic to hear about KK’s passing after falling ill while performing in Kolkata. Another reminder of how fragile life is. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/43B3dzykP3
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 31, 2022
“Devastated to know about the sudden passing of playback singer #KK. His soulful and melodic songs could easily touch the hearts of millions of people. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and followers. May his pious soul rest in peace rest,” former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote on Twitter.
Devastated to know about sudden death of playback singer #KK† His soulful and melodic songs could easily touch the hearts of millions of people. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and followers. May his pious soul rest in peace
— Harbhajan Turban (@harbhajan_singh) June 1, 2022
KK started his career in the music industry in 1999 with the album ‘Pal’.
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