Legendary singer and Queen of Melody Lata Mangeshkar passed away at the age of 92 on February 6. Mangeshkar’s sister Usha confirmed, “Lata Mangeshkar is dead”.
Notably, Lata Mangeshkar’s health conditions worsened on the 5th of February, who was undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU).
On the 11th of January, Ms. Mangeshkar tested positive for the Wuhan virus, also known as COVID-19. She was undergoing treatment at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Besides being diagnosed with mild symptoms of the Wuhan virus, she is also undergoing treatment for pneumonia. In addition, due to her age, 92 years old, Ms. Lata Mangeshkar’s health is fluctuating.
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Government led by Uddhav Thackeray, has announced two days holiday. The Government said, “A two-day national mourning will now be observed in memory of Lata Mangeshkar on February 6 and 7. The National flag will fly at half-mast for two days, as a mark of respect.”
After showing signs of improvement recently, her health condition deteriorated. Unfortunately, she passed away today, leaving the entire nation in a state of grief.
Lata Mangeshkar’s mortal remains will be shifted to Prabhukunj, her Peddar Road residence, from 12 pm to 3 pm for homage. Later, her body will be shifted to the Shivaji Park in Mumbai at around 4.30 pm. Her cremation will take place at Shivaji Park.
Expressing grief over the demise of Lata Mangeshkar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “I am anguished beyond words. The kind and caring Lata Didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people.”
Ms. Mangeshkar started her career at the age of 13 in 1942 and has sung over 30,000 songs in several Indian languages.
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