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Singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, died in Kolkata on May 31. He was in town for a concert. His sudden death sent shockwaves across the country and left numerous fans in mourning. Fans and followers paid their respects to Twitter.
KK has been a prominent singer in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali and Gujarati films. The fans lovingly remembered the singer and his legendary songs in their condolence tweets.
“I can’t believe singer KK is gone. From Tadap Tadap to Tu Aashiqui hai, from Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai to Awarapan Banjarapan, from Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai to Aankhon Mein Teri, he could sing it all. The most versatile singer. For every human emotion there is a KK song. Om Shanti Rip,” wrote one user.
“This is really shocking news for music lovers. Singer #KK, the man who sang about love and friendship, has passed away. You will always be a huge part of every 90’s kid,” wrote another user.
It’s really shocking news for Singer music lovers #KK, the man who sang about love and friendship has died. You’ll always be a big part of every ’90s kid.
rest in peace pic.twitter.com/dv97C95apB
— (@Adi_tyaS_Indian) May 31, 2022
For more reactions see below:
Singer #KK dies after a severe heart attack.
REST IN PEACE #KrishnakumarKunnath pic.twitter.com/BmagYvA926— Farz Khan | Najmul | (@discoverykhan78) May 31, 2022
I can not believe it.
Evergreen singer KK is no more.
My favorite singer. #RIPKK #KK #REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/dpB90Zwmsh— Arghyadip Mandal (@ArghyadipManda2) May 31, 2022
Legendary singer KK has passed away.
He is no longer .. Bachpan Bita Hai Uske Gana Sun Sunke ..
This is a heartbreaking man pic.twitter.com/MZLF5npoKe— Charllie Prithviraj Relesing in theaters this Friday (@Akkians_Old) May 31, 2022
Rip Singer KK
Had the most beautiful songs and a unique voice, always a legend #KK #RIPKK pic.twitter.com/rJM5IswQel— Namita (@HonestlyNamita) May 31, 2022
Singer KK no more, another shocking newsman!! rest in peace pic.twitter.com/HwcG1yslvH
— df. (@dfhmet) May 31, 2022
He said Alvida and left us all stunned.
His songs were an important part of my childhood. Singer KK, you will live on in our hearts forever
Oh Shanti pic.twitter.com/ZW5dpp1X9o— Selenophile Abide (@ektara03) May 31, 2022
The singer collapsed after his concert in Kolkata and was taken to a private hospital in the city. He was taken “dead” to Kolkata’s CMRI hospital around 10pm, hospital authorities told India Today TV.
KK made his singing debut in 1999 with the album Pal.