It breaks our hearts to inform you that famous singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popular as KK is no more. This tragic incident happened last night after he was done performing in front of thousands of his fans in Kolkata.
The 53-year-old singer suffered a heart attack and collapsed at the Grand Hotel after returning from the show. According to India Today, he was immediately rushed to a private hospital, however, he was pronounced brought dead. The Kolkata Police has registered an unnatural death case.
West Bengal | Family of singer #KK arrives in Kolkata. The singer passed away last night after a live performance in the city. His body is kept at CMRI hospital from where it will be taken to SSKM hospital. pic.twitter.com/F9kDmZDqz4
— ANI (@ANI) June 1, 2022
His sudden demise has sent shockwaves to the film industry and his fans alike who mourned the loss of the ace singer.
It seems so ominous. The news of KK’s death that too right after a live performance is terrible. He sang for films I was associated with, so his loss seems that much more personal.
RIP #KrishnakumarKunnath.
Prayers & condolences to his family🙏 pic.twitter.com/HOOjgs4tY5— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) May 31, 2022
Just can’t believe that our beloved #KK is no more. This really can’t be true.
The voice of love has gone.
This is heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/EiAp12v5s3— Harshdeep Kaur (@HarshdeepKaur) May 31, 2022
One of the most humble, gentle, pure human being I have met in my life. God’s dear child was sent to spread love in the lives of millions of fans, friends and colleagues. Now God needed him back? So soon?! Cruel!! Cant imagine what his family is going through. pic.twitter.com/AwDqAGnT3E
— Shreya Ghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) May 31, 2022
The tears won't stop. What a guy he was. What a voice, what a heart, what a human being. #KK is FOREVER!!!
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) May 31, 2022
Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful Singer, KK. He will live on through his music.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/5V7FybYMnQ— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 31, 2022
Lost a magnificent singer of our times and so suddenly. Condolences to his family and close ones. #KK🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 1, 2022
Eminent singer KK passes away at the age of 53. Heart broken….lost a wonderful human and a great voice today. Rest In Peace bro. The heavens are luckier🙏🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/7UxniZMxR1
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) May 31, 2022
Heartbroken at the shocking demise of KK. Gone too soon! A fabulous singer and a great soul.He sang ‘Daayi Daayi Daama’ from ‘Indra’ for me. My heartfelt condolences to his family & near and dear ones. May his soul rest in peace! #RIPKK
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) June 1, 2022
Extremely upsetting and shocking news of one of finest singers of our generation, everyone’s dear, KK is no more with us. His songs have made him immortal. He will be loved forever ❤️🙏🏻. His song Hai junoon, from our film Newyork, still brings millions hope of love and dreams. pic.twitter.com/HdRCNvk2D4
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) May 31, 2022
KK no more !!! I am failing to make sense of people leaving the world at such young age. Deeply saddened- he was a great guy and fabulous singer- huge loss to the music world – Deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. 🙏🏽 Om Shanti.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) May 31, 2022
Heart broken 💔 lost a great voice today. #RIPKK
Sometimes I feel that The heavens are luckier !!! #KK
Singer KK will always be our 90s voice ! pic.twitter.com/QKHkz8RLUO— Trojan_Horse (@Sampath0623) May 31, 2022
I can't believe it.
The evergreen singer KK is no more. 🥲💔
My one of favorite singer. #RIPKK #KK #RIP pic.twitter.com/dpB90Zwmsh— Arghyadip Mandal (@ArghyadipManda2) May 31, 2022
NOT KK 💔
– A singer who sang and performed till his last breath..
30th,May Kolkata 😞#KK pic.twitter.com/ha3XE4BwdM
— Swastik Pramanik (@SwastikPramani2) May 31, 2022
After this remorseful news made headlines, people shared videos of his last performance in Kolkata.
#WATCH | Singer KK died hours after a concert in Kolkata on May 31st. The auditorium shares visuals of the event held some hours ago. KK was known for songs like 'Pal' and 'Yaaron'. He was brought dead to the CMRI, the hospital told.
Video source: Najrul Manch FB page pic.twitter.com/YiG64Cs9nP
— ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2022
Singer KK suffered a massive heart attack and died after giving a fabulous & memorable performance in Kolkata's Nazrul Manch.
Here's another video from the concert : #RIPKK pic.twitter.com/R5Rs0l4gKK
— Jan Ki Baat (@jankibaat1) May 31, 2022
Singer KK dies at 53 after live performance in Kolkata
He was taken to a private hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
(Visuals from his last concert) pic.twitter.com/9Sw0BgRCv5
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) May 31, 2022
The gifted singer could sing in various different Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, and Gujarati.
His debut album ‘Pal’ with songs like ‘Pal’ and ‘Yaaron’ is close to every 90s school kid. Farewell, KK. You will be missed.