The tragic death of Bollywood star KK at age 53
Krishnakumar Kunnath was an absolute legend in Bollywood and his sudden and painful death paralyzed fans all over the world.
Known artistically as KK, the singer died at the age of 53, just after a concert.
It all happened in Kolkata (India), where KK gave a concert. After just an hour, it had to be suspended.
Photo: Instagram - @kk_live_now
KK was not feeling well and proceeded to his hotel to rest. When the situation deteriorated, he went to Kolkata's CMRI Hospital for a checkup.
On the way to the hospital, it turned out he had a heart attack. As India Today reports, he died before reaching the hospital.
Everything was so sudden that KK himself, hours before his death, had shared carefree photos from the concert venue and him traveling to the stage.
Photo: Instagram - @kk_live_now
As a farewell tribute, many fans have shared fragments of his last concert on social media.
Krishnakumar Kunnath leaves behind a huge musical legacy but also a wife and two children.
Streets across the country have been packed to say farewell to a singer who recorded more than 700 songs.
In fact, he was considered one of the most important and successful singers of the 2000s in India.
Photo: Instagram - @kk_live_now
As reported by the Khaleej Times, the artist initially recorded songs and jingles for commercials. He made more than 3,500 jingles before taking the road to fame.
His debut album, titled 'Pal' and released in 1999, brought him tremendous fame in his country, elevating him to star status.
Among his most important songs, there are hits like 'Khuda Jaane', 'Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai', 'Awarapan Banjarapan' and 'Tadap Tadap Ke'.
Apart from his studio albums, Krishnakumar Kunnath provided vocals for numerous Indian movie songs, as reviewed by NDTV.
That even the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, said goodbye to Krishnakumar Kunnath on Twitter, shows how important he was. Modi said: "Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK," he tweeted.
Photo: Instagram - @kk_live_now
"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."
Photo: Twitter - @narendramodi