MUMBAI, 16 FEBRUARY, 2022 (GPN): Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who popularised disco music in Indian cinema in the 80s and 90s, has died following multiple health issues, a doctor treating him said on Wednesday. He was 69. “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, told GPN.The last rites will be held on Thursday as the family is waiting for his musician-son Bappa Lahiri to return from Los Angeles, US.

Official statement from the Lahiri family members (Mrs .Lahiri, Mr.Gobind Bansal, Bappa Lahiri, Rema lahiri) : 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 .We will keep you updated.”as received from Parul Chawla, founder PNK – Picture and Kraft Media and Entertainment

Mika Singh said, “Chalte chalte, mere yeh Geet yaad rakhna.. Kabhi Alvida na Kehna…’ The Legend, God of dance numbers, the great composer and singer who has given a huge number of songs to the industry my all time favourite Bappi Lahiri has sadly passed away leaving us with his most beautiful music and memories. He will be in our hearts forever. I was fortunate enough to do so many shows with him and sing live together.. this was my tribute to the Legend. May God bless his soul, rest in eternal peace. Om Shanti.”

R k Prashant Verma of Verma Sark Entertainment said, “Our very talented , loveble , singer , music director Shri Dada Bappi lahri is no more today 16 feb. 2022, passed away in mumbai . Shri Bappi Dada you will be lives in music lovers and cine lovers ,s heart as best singer and music director . God gives you peace in their Charans . We are missing you as best buddy . Om shanti . God gives power to bear this big loss in lahri s family . With tears we abide you farewell R k Prashant Verma family and friends, Verma Sark Entertainment.”