Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam took his last breath on Friday afternoon after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest. He had been admitted to MGM Healthcare hospital in Chennai since August 5 after testing positive for Covid-19 and has been on life support since August 14. Even after testing negative for Covid-19 on September 4, he continued with the ventilator.
Salman Khan mourned the singer’s death and said he was “heartbroken.” He wrote on Twitter: “Heartbroken to hear about #SPBalasubrahmanyam, sir… you will live forever in your undisputed legacy of music! condolence to the #RIP family ”.
SP Balasubrahmanyam had sung many popular songs performed in Salman, including Mere Rang Mein Rangne Wali from Maine Pyaar Kiya, Pehla Pehla Pyaar from Hum Aapke Hain Koun, and Yeh Raat Aur Yeh Doorie from Andaz Apna Apna.
Rajinikanth also mourned the death of SP Balasubrahmanyam. “#RIP Balu sir … you have been my voice for many years … your voice and your memories will live with me forever … I will truly miss you,” he wrote on Twitter.
Rajinikanth also paid tribute to SP Balasubrahmanyam in a video sense. “The voice of SP Balasubrahmanyam will resonate in our ears for a hundred years. People loved him more for his humility than for his voice. He respected everyone. Only SP Balasubrahmanyam had sung in so many languages among other singers, ”said the actor in Tamil.
Aamir Khan also paid tribute to the singer, whom he called “one of the most talented artists of our time.” He wrote on Twitter: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the disappearance of Shri SP Balasubrahmanyam. My deepest condolences to the family. We have lost one of the most talented artists of our time. Rest in peace, sir. “
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SP Balasubrahmanyam, who recorded more than 40,000 songs in his career spanning more than five decades, received multiple national awards. He was also honored with Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
MGM Healthcare said in a medical bulletin that SP Balasubrahmanyam was being closely monitored by our multidisciplinary team in the intensive care unit. “In a further setback this morning, despite maximum life support measures and the best efforts of the clinical team, his condition further deteriorated and he suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest. With deep sorrow, we regret to report that he passed away on September 25 at 1:04 pm, ”the statement said.
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