RIP KK: PM Modi ‘saddened by untimely demise’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared condolences at the death of Bollywood singer KK.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief at the death of singer KK. The PM took to Twitter to share a condolence message.

KK died in Kolkata on Tuesday.

“Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as 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,” the PM's tweet read.

KK, died in Kolkata on Tuesday night, officials said.

He was 53.

KK was feeling unwell after reaching his hotel, following a performance at a concert in the evening where he sang for almost an hour, officials said.

He was taken to a private hospital in south Kolkata where doctors declared him brought dead, they said.

"It’s unfortunate that we could not treat him," a senior official of the hospital said.

KK, known as a versatile singer, has recorded songs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Bengali, among other languages.