The Indian cricket fraternity condoled the demise of singer Krishnaumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. He passed away on Tuesday evening after a performance at a concert in Kolkata, where he sang for nearly an hour. He was 53 years old.
KK had come to perform in a program at Nazrul Manch organized by Gurudas College in the city. It is learned that KK was feeling ill while performing. After returning to his hotel, the singer complained of uneasiness following which he was rushed to the hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
Meanwhile, people on social media have mourned the death of KK. Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, VVS Laxman and Anil Kumble expressed grief on Twitter.
,A brilliant singer of our time and suddenly lost. Condolences to his family and close ones. #KK,” tweeted Virat Kohli.
A brilliant singer of our time and suddenly lost. Condolences to his family and close ones. #kk
, Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) 1 June 2022
“Sad to hear about the passing of KK after falling ill during a protest in Kolkata. Another reminder of how fragile life is. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti,” tweeted Virender Sehwag.
the former India All-rounder Yuvraj Singh wrote on Twitter, “How uncertain and fragile life is! Sad news about the tragic passing of KK. May God give strength to his family to bear this loss. peace.”
How uncertain and fragile life is! Sad news about the tragic passing of KK. May God give strength to his family to bear this loss. Om Shanti
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) 31 May 2022
Former India batsman and NCA chief VVS Laxman wrote, “Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful singer KK. He will live on through his music. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. peace.”
Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful singer, KK. He will live on through his music.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti🏼 pic.twitter.com/5V7FybYMnQ— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 31 May 2022
“Deeply saddened by the passing of KK. Condolences to his family and friends,” tweeted former India captain and head coach Anil Kumble.
Deeply saddened by the passing of KK. Condolences to his family and friends.
— anil kumble (@anilkumble1074) 1 June 2022
Here are some other reactions:
Sad to hear about the sudden demise of KK. Life is too fragile! may his soul rest in peace. #kk #tear out
— Vinay Kumar R (@vinay_kumar_R) 1 June 2022
Deeply saddened to hear about the untimely passing of KK. Moments… will remember those moments. It’s been such a terrible year… a lot of good people left too soon. RIP your soul
You will always live in our hearts through your songs…forever.– Aakash Chopra (Cricket Sky) 1 June 2022
Absolutely shocked, this is such a sad loss. Your songs will always be in our hearts, you are a legend. KK gone too soon..
More power to loved ones! Om Shanti— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) 1 June 2022
Woke up to the sad news of KK’s passing. May his soul rest in peace and may his loved ones find strength to deal with this loss.
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) 1 June 2022
Deeply saddened by the passing of KK. What a lovely singer he was!
Sung every composition in the best way, which made us hum long after listening to his songs.
Aankhon mein teri ajab si ajab si adaa hai..
RIP KK— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) 1 June 2022
“Hum Rahe Ya Na Rahe Kal
Kal Yaad Aayenge Yeh Pal”
Very sad to learn that KK is no more. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends 🙏 pic.twitter.com/jwgwvyPETd— Wasim Jaffer (@wasim jaffer14) 1 June 2022
A versatile talent, KK has recorded songs in languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali among others.
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