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Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on🧸 Sunday at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai.
Mangeshkar, who’s the ‘Nightingale of India’, tested positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms and was admitted on January 8. Her condition had improved initially, and was taken off the ventilator, but her health worsened on Saturday.
For her contribution to Indian music, Mangeshkar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna Award – the highest civilian award of the Republic of India. Apart from Bharat Ratna, the iconic singer had also received Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards.
As soon as the news𝄹 of her sad demise spread across, cricket stars took to social💝 media to mourn the loss.
Global superstar Virat Kohli expressed his sadness and paid condolences to Mangeshkar’s family and loved ones.
“Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones,” Kohli wrote on Twitter.
Deeply saddened to hearඣ about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of 🌄people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones. 🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar termed Mangeshkar ‘goddess’ while paying tribute to the legendary singer.
“The goddess is no more. Leaving behind her ‘genius’ for us to keep enriching our lives by. RIP Lata Mangeshkar,” Manjrekar tweeted.
The goddess is no more. Leaving behind her ‘genius’ for us to keep enriching our 🎶lives by. RIP Lata Mangeshkar 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar)
Former India batter Suresh Raina mentioned that Mangeshkar’s legacy would live on forever. He wrote: “Deeply saddened by the passing away of Bharat Ratna Lata Didi. Your legacy will live on forever in our lives and in our hearts. Rest in peace. Om Shanti.”
Deeply saddened by the 🅰passing away of Bharat Ratna Lata Didi. Your legacy will live on forever in our lives and in our hearts. Rest in peace. Om Shanti 🙏
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina)
Former India coach Anil Kumble took to Twitter and wrote: “Deepest condolences on the passing of #LataMangeshkar Her legendary voice will continue to inspire.”
Deepest condolences oꦓn the passing of Her legendary voice will continue to inspire.🙏🏽
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)
Former Pakistan cricketer and currently the head of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja also paid his condolences.
“Lata Mangeshkar was the epitome of grace, humility and simplicity and therefore greatness.. a lesson for all. Kishore Kumar, and now her death has left me music broken!” Ramiz wrote on the micro-blogging platform.
Lata Mangeshkar was the epitome of grace, humility and sim🃏plicity and therefore greatness.. a lesson for all. Kishore Kumar and now her death has left me music broken!
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja)
Former West Indies cricketer Daren Ganga wrote: “RIP Lata Mangeshkar, I grew up in the Caribbean listening to your timeless music…your music shall live on!!!”
RIP Lata Mangeshkar, I grew up in the Caribbean listening to your timeless music…your music shall live on!ℱ!!🙏🏼
— Daren Ganga (@DarenGanga)
Here is how other cricketers reacted:
End of a golden era. 💞Her magical voice and legacy will continue to liv❀e in the hearts of millions worldwide. An unparalleled icon!
RIP Smt. Lata Mangeshkar Ji.
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258)
RIP Latha Mangeshkar a true icon of music not just in 🤡India but all over the world. Remember her great voice as a growing up which will be itched in my memory for ever. A sad day for all music lovers!
— Roshan Abeysinghe (@RoshanCricket)
The Nightingale of India ,a voice👍 which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heaꦆrtfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti 🙏
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
En🔯d of an era. Thank you for th🍬e countless memories… R.I.P. ji 🙏
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash)
We have lost the Nightingale of India.
Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of the legend Lata Mangeshkar ji. The melody of her voice shall echo through centuries!
Rest in peace 🙏— DK (@DineshKarthik)
Your🔜 music touched our soul and made us smile. Rest in Peace Lata Mangeshka⛄r Ji. Your legacy will inspire generations to come. 🙏
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
लता जी के निधन के बारे मे सुनकर बहुत दुख हुआ। आपकी आवाज़ हमारे दिलो मे हमेश🐠ा ज़िंदा रहेंगी �✱�🙏🙏 कोटि कोटि प्रणाम जी
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Her voice will remain with us forever.
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99)
India lost her Nightingale today. Prayers are with Lata didi's family as we mourn this difficult hour. Om Shanti 🙏
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88)
Pained to receive news of Bharat Ratna didi's demise. Her voice and melodies will remain immortal. Condolences to her family, friends and millions of fans all over the world.
ॐ शांति— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
There will nev♍er be another Lata Didi. End of an era as a Nightingale and jewel of India, Bharat Ratna ji leaves her mortal body, but she will live on in the hearts of generations to come through her soul stirring music. May her soul attain Sadga💙ti. Om Shanti 🙏🏼
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad)
Rest in Peace Lata Mangeshkar ji. Thank you for all th✤e music and the inspiration.
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15)
नाम गुम जाएगा
चेहरा ये बदल जायेगा
मेरी आवाज़ ही पहचान है
गर याद रहेWe'll forever remember your immortal voice Lata ji 🙏🏻 Deeply saddened by the news. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends 🙏🏻
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
