Singer-composer Bappi Lahri has passed away at a Mumbai hospital, a doctor has confirmed. He was 69.
“Lahiri had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday. But his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called for a doctor to visit their home. He was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues,” Dr Deepak Namjoshi told PTI.
The doctor also revealed the cause of death as Obstructive Sleep Apnea. He said, “He died due to OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) shortly before midnight.
Singer-composer Bappi Lahri has passed away at a Mumbai hospital, a doctor has confirmed. He was 69.
“Lahiri had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday. But his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called for a doctor to visit their home. He was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues,” Dr Deepak Namjoshi told PTI.
The doctor also revealed the cause of death as Obstructive Sleep Apnea. He said, “He died due to OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) shortly before midnight.
Fondly known as Bappi da, he got B-town up and dancing to his hit disco numbers like Chalte Chalte, Disco Dancer, and Sharaabi.
His last song for a Bollywood film was titled ‘Bhankas’ which was a part of the soundtrack for the Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer ‘Baaghi 3’.
Last year, the musician was admitted to Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai after being diagnosed with Covid-19.
However, he made a quick recovery and was discharged soon.
“Despite utmost precautions, unfortunately, Mr Bappi Lahiri has tested positive for Covid 19. He is under very good and expert care at the Breach Candy Hospital. Bappi dada’s family requests all those who came in contact with him in the recent past to get themselves tested as a precautionary measure,” a spokesperson had said in a statement.
On hearing of the singer’s demise, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit tweeted, “Shocked to hear about the demise of rockstar #BappiLahiri ji. Can’t believe my next-door neighbour is no more. Your music will always remain in our hearts.”
