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Zakir Hussain, famed tabla player and cultural icon, has died at 73 due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Zakir Hussain, revered as one of the finest tabla players globally, has passed away at the age of 73. His family disclosed that he succumbed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a serious lung condition, while hospitalized in San Francisco. Recognized for his unparalleled contributions to music, Hussain won four Grammy Awards and received the esteemed Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honor. Born into a musical family as the son of tabla legend Ustad Alla Rakha Khan, Hussain showcased his extraordinary talent from a young age, performing his inaugural concert when he was just seven years old. The news of his death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians worldwide, mourning the loss of a true maestro in the world of classical music.
