Singer KK passes away in Kolkata

KK was feeling unwell after reaching his hotel after performing at a concert in the evening, where he sang for almost an hour.

KK was feeling unwell after reaching his hotel after performing at a concert in the evening, where he sang for almost an hour.

Noted Indian singer Krishnakumar Kunath, popularly known as KK, passed away in Kolkata on Tuesday night, officials said.

He was 53 years old.

Officials said KK was feeling unwell after reaching his hotel in the evening after performing at a concert, where he sang for nearly an hour.

He was taken to a private hospital in south Kolkata where doctors declared him brought dead, they said.

“It is unfortunate that we could not treat him,” said a senior hospital official.

A versatile talent, KK has recorded songs in languages ​​including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali among others.