KK death news UPDATES: Singer KK has died at the age of 53. (Photo: KK/Instagram)Singer KK, popularly known as Krishnakumar Kunnath, passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 53. He was performing at an event in Kolkata. He was brought to the CMRI hospital and declared dead.
He performed in the iconic Nazrul Mancha auditorium till 8:30 pm. He suddenly fell ill and returned to his hotel. When his condition deteriorated, he was rushed to the CMRI hospital in Kolkata, where he was declared dead.
KK had performed in to back-to-back shows in Kolkata in the past two days. His family has been contacted, and his wife and his son and daughter will fly into Kolkata Wednesday morning.
Celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Armaan Malik, Rahul Vaidya, Munmun Dutta, Harshdeep Kaur, Shekhar Ravjiani expressed their grief on Twitter, calling it a black year in Indian music. Rahul Vaidya wrote, “I hear singer KK just passed away. GOD what is really happening!!?? I mean WHAT IS HAPPENING. One of the nicest humans kk sir was. Gone too soon at 53. Beyond shocked. RIP sir.”
Akshay Kumar tweeted, “Extremely sad and shocked to know of the sad demise of KK. What a loss! Om Shanti.”
Mini Mathur shared a photo of the singer KK and wrote on Instagram, "KK was always a star. From the moment he stepped on to stage in delhi university and swept every single competition as the kirori mal college participant to singing every block buster song that represents the coming of age of an entire generation. I knew him since then - the quintessential “good guy” - charming yet shy. Totally committed to his family. Fit, never prone to the wastage of youth. Watching him reach the hearts of millions used to give us all dilli college waalas strange pride. And being @kabirkhankk ‘s college buddy .. he HAD to sing at least one song in each of his films. Everytime we bumped into him.. he would say milte hain yaar…bas iss concert ke baad. The irony. I cannot believe life has been so unfair to one of the nicest people in the hood. Tagging my memories of those wonderful days with @kabirkhankk @juliuspackiam @rjnkpr @atulahujaofficial #mohitkapoor @shibanikashyap."
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted, "The sudden and untimely demise of the Bollywood playback singer KK shocks and saddens us. My colleagues have been working from last night to ensure that all requisite support is given for necessary formalities, his rites and to his family now. My deep condolences."
Kolkata Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), Murlidhar Sharma was seen arriving at The Oberoi Grand where singer KK was staying.
"Kolkata Police will give gun salute to Singer KK's mortal remains as it reached Kolkata Airport," West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced.
KK's family members reached CMRI hospital in Kolkata where the singer's mortal remains are kept.
Arjun Rampal shared via Instagram,"No no no 💔. Numb. Can’t stop the tears. Cause your voice filled our hearts with love. RIP KK. #gonetoosoon #kk."
Neeti Mohan tweeted, "Can’t sleep, Won’t sleep, All I do is weep, The loss is deep, Cant we reap? The voice is for keep. #KK The world will not be the same as we have lost a gem, a legend, an icon. The man with a golden heart and voice. Unbelievable to bid you an untimely farewell 🙏"
Dia Mirza shared via her Instagram account, "This feels so personal 💔💔💔 KK…you always filled my heart with love…The nicest human being and the most soulful voice. You live in our hearts forever ❤️ Om Shanti 🙏🏻."
Farah Khan shared via Instagram, "You have gone too soon KK.. u were so different and Real .. in a super ambitious industry u stood out for your unfilminess.. #realartist thank you for giving my films your iconic voice♥️🙏🏼."
R Madhavan tweeted, " Eminent singer KK passes away at the age of 53. Heart broken….lost a wonderful human and a great voice today. Rest In Peace bro. The heavens are luckier🙏🙏🙏🙏." He added later, "I lost my voice today . 🙏🙏🙏🙏ret I leave my bro."
Kamal Haasan tweeted in Tamil, "The news of the untimely death of Krishnakumar Kunnath alias KK, who entertained the fans by singing in multiple languages, is shocking. My condolences to the family, friends and fans who lost him."
Actor Munmun Dutta tweeted, "It shocking beyond words .. to every music lover like me. GOD what's happening.Life is so unpredictable. Om Shanti 🙏#KK."
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, "Shocked to hear about the sudden demise of renowned singer Shri Krishnakumar Kunnath, fondly known as KK. His voice and songs will stay till eternity. My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family, and fans across the world."