KK was reportedly feeling unwell while performing at a concert at Nazrul Manch in Kolkata. The show started at 5 pm. After the show he returned to his hotel in the Esplanade, where he complained of restlessness. He was taken to the Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) around 10.30 pm, where he was declared brought dead.
Fans and followers across the country are heartbroken by KK’s passing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express his heartfelt condolences for the singer. “Saddened by the untimely demise of renowned singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions and 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,” he wrote.
KK is survived by his wife Jyoti, and their two children, son Nakul Krishna Kunnath and daughter Tamara Kunnath.
He died of a heart attack
A heart attack, also medically known as a myocardial infarction, occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked mostly due to a blood clot. Blockages that block blood flow can be caused by a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and other substances in the coronary arteries.
What are its warning signs
According to reports, he felt restless after reaching his hotel room after the performance was over. Later he fell.
Restlessness is one of the most common symptoms of a heart attack that is easy to ignore. People often misunderstand it as the reason behind some other disease and delay in calling the doctor.
During a heart attack, a person will feel discomfort or pain in the shoulders, arms, back, neck, jaw and teeth. Sometimes this pain is also seen in the upper part of the abdomen.
In addition to these symptoms, other symptoms of a heart attack are chest pains such as pressure, squeezing and tightness, cold sweats, fatigue, dyspepsia, dizziness, nausea and shortness of breath.
Is this becoming common nowadays?
Recently, many lifestyle factors have been attributed to the increasing cases of heart attacks. Heart attack cases are being seen more in the youth these days.
Heart attack issues like high blood pressure, insomnia, poor eating habits and lack of physical activity have become a part of life.
KK. what was a regular day like for
According to some online reports, KK’s regular day was a perfect day. He did cardio like treadmill sprints and also loved to do biceps and leg exercises. His day started with 3-4 glasses of warm water in the morning, followed by eating boiled eggs and fruits. His breakfast was healthy and filling. For breakfast he had cereals and porridge. Legumes and green salad mostly included some grilled vegetables with his lunch. For dinner, he mostly skipped rice and ate dal and rice.
Is there an epidemic?
Researchers have said that cases of heart attacks have increased during the epidemic.
“Even a mild case of COVID may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems for at least a year after diagnosis, a new study shows.” Researchers found that rates of several conditions, such as heart failure and stroke, were significantly higher in people who had recovered from COVID-19 than those who did not. In addition, the risk was also increased for those who were less than 65 years of age and lacked risk factors such as obesity or diabetes,” states a Nature report.
The report published in February 2022 stated that the risk of heart failure increased by 72% during COVID. Those who had recovered from COVID were 52% more likely to have a stroke than the contemporary control group.
During the pandemic, many celebrities lost their lives due to heart complications. Revered poet Rahat Indori suffered cardiac arrest after testing positive for coronavirus COVID-19 in Indore. Noted singer SP Balasubramaniam had succumbed to the COVID infection in 2020. Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passed away in June due to cardiac arrest.
Veteran Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan also passed away in July 2020 due to cardiac arrest. Veteran actress Surekha Sikri breathed her last in July following a cardiac arrest.
Actors Siddharth Shukla and Puneet Rajkumar had succumbed to heart attack and heart failure respectively.
The entire nation mourned the untimely death of these illustrious actors.
Summer heat also causes heart attacks
According to health experts, summer heat also causes heart attacks. Too much heat can lower blood pressure causing the heart to beat faster; Due to which the person is at risk of having a heart attack.
In extreme heat conditions, there is an additional burden on the heart to pump more blood to normalize the body temperature. This increases the risk of heart attack.
The whole country is in the grip of severe heat wave at this time.
How to avoid heart attack?
To avoid heart attack, doctors recommend major lifestyle changes. Exercising regularly, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, changing eating habits and maintaining a healthy weight are some of the important things you can do to prevent heart attacks.
Regular health check-ups are also necessary to be alert for any other disease like diabetes so that heart attack can be avoided.
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions:
- Singer KK died from what?
KK died of a heart attack on May 31, 2022 in Kolkata. He was 53 years old. - what happened to her?
After completing his live performance at Nazrul Manch in Kolkata, KK returned to his hotel room. He soon started feeling uncomfortable and later collapsed. He was then taken to the hospital where he was declared brought dead. - What is a heart attack?
A heart attack is a medical emergency in which the blood supply to the heart is suddenly blocked due to a blood clot. Medically it is called myocardial infarction. - What are the symptoms of heart attack?
Discomfort or pain in the shoulders, arms, back, neck, jaw and teeth, chest pain such as pressure, squeezing and tightness, cold sweat, fatigue, indigestion, dizziness, nausea and shortness of breath are warning signs of a heart attack. - Which was KK’s last song?
Considered one of the most versatile singers of India, KK sang one of his popular songs, Hum Rahe Ya Na Rahe Kal, in his last concert.