Bappi Lahiri, Bollywood's Disco Legend, Dies At 69

Wednesday, 16 February 2022newsdesk

Composer Bappi Lahiri, known for his synthesized disco beats, died in a hospital in Mumbai last night at the age of 69. He had been in hospital for a month being treated for multiple health issues and died of sleep apnea, reports news agency PTI.

New Delhi, 16 February 2022

As per news report of NDTV, Bappi Da, as he was known fondly, will be cremated tomorrow after the arrival of son Bappa from USA. A statement from his family reads: "It's a deeply sad moment for us. Our beloved Bappi Da has left for heavenly abode last midnight. The cremation will take on arrival of Bappa From LA tomorrow mid-morning. We are seeking love and blessings for his soul." "Bappi Lahiri had been admitted to the hospital for a month and was discharged on Monday. But his health deteriorated on Tuesday and his family called for a doctor to visit their home. He was brought to the hospital. He had multiple health issues. He died due to OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) shortly before midnight," Dr Deepak Namjoshi, director of CritiCare hospital, told PTI.

Source - NDTV