KK Died Of Cardiac Arrest: Initial Medical Report

Singer KK Passes Away during live show Performance!

Legendary singer Krishna Kumar Kunnath passed away during his live performance in Kolkata. 

The singer, on Tuesday, May 31, had collapsed at the Grand Hotel, under the New Market police station area, after returning from a show in Kolkata and was rushed to a private hospital in the city, where he was pronounced dead.

As per the information, the Bollywood singer KK died due to a cardiac arrest, indicating the preliminary findings of the post-mortem report, said news agency PTI. 

According to the statement given by the police also said that there was no "foul play" behind the singer's death.

"The initial report suggested that the singer died because of myocardial infarction. There was no foul play behind his death. Clinical examination also found that the singer was having prolonged cardiac issues," the officer told PTI.

The final autopsy report will be available after 72 hours.

The singer's sudden death after a concert in Kolkata had raised several questions about the arrangements at the venue.

Staff members of Nazrul Manch auditorium in South Kolkata said that the venue was overcrowded during the KK concert. Many on social media claim that the AC was not functional at the venue and the heat became oppressive during the concert.

Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions and struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti."