SP Balasubrahmanyam Passes Away At 74: Akshay Kumar, A.R. Rahman, Other Celebs Mourn Death Of Veteran Singer

SP Balasubrahmanyam left for his heavenly abode at 1:04 PM today in MGM Healthcare in Chennai.

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New Delhi: A popular singer, music director, actor and producer of the Indian film industry, SP Balasubrahmanyam passed away at the age of 74. He left for his heavenly abode at 1:04 PM today in MGM Healthcare in Chennai. After his health deteriorated on August 5, he was shifted to the ICU of the hospital, post which he tested positive for COVID-19. He continued to be under supervision and ventilator even after he tested negative for the virus on September 8. Recently, the news of the singer being 'extremely critical' came out and on September 25, the 'Maine Pyar Kiya' singer passed away. See how celebrities reacted to his death news. Akshay Kumar tweeted, “Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Balasubrahmanyam ji.Just a few months back I’d interacted with him during a virtual concert in this lockdown..he seemed hale,hearty & his usual legendary self...life is truly unpredictable. My thoughts & prayers with his family #RIPSPB”

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Balasubrahmanyam ji.Just a few months back I’d interacted with him during a virtual concert in this lockdown..he seemed hale,hearty & his usual legendary self...life is truly unpredictable. My thoughts & prayers with his family????????#RIPSPB pic.twitter.com/NytdM7YhBL

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 25, 2020

‘Bahubali’ fame actress Ramya Krishnan took to her Twitter and wrote, “Someone so special can never be forgotten, may his soul rest in peace my deepest condolences to the family....#ripspb sir.”

Someone so special can never be forgotten, may his soul rest in peace my deepest condolences to the family....#ripspb sir.

— Ramya Krishnan (@meramyakrishnan) September 25, 2020

Music composer A.R. Rahman tweeted, “#ripspb ...Devastated”

#ripspb ...Devastated pic.twitter.com/EO55pd648u

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) September 25, 2020

Srikanth Meka wrote, “Saddened to hear that our ever Legendary SPB garu is no more. My deepest condolences to his entire family. #ripspb garu”

Saddened to hear that our ever Legendary SPB garu is no more. My deepest condolences to his entire family. #ripspb garu???????????? pic.twitter.com/Eay2ydI2Fj

— SRIKANTH MEKA (@actorsrikanth) September 25, 2020

‘Game Over’ actress Ramya Subramanian wrote, “#RIPSPB - A True Gem You fought hard for a month and gave all that you had in you . Thank you for the incredible music and thank you for showing that successful people can be the kindest ones too . Hope the pain is lesser wherever you are now . Saddened beyond words”

#RIPSPB - A True Gem ❤️ You fought hard for a month and gave all that you had in you .

Thank you for the incredible music and thank you for showing that successful people can be the kindest ones too . Hope the pain is lesser wherever you are now . Saddened beyond words ????. pic.twitter.com/rDdBSYG7HC — Ramya Subramanian (@actorramya) September 25, 2020

Actor Arjun Vijay tweeted, “You will always live within us sir!! #RIPSPB”

You will always live within us sir!!????#RIPSPB

— ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) September 25, 2020

Payal Ghosh took to her Twitter and wrote, “Very very sad !! Rest in peace SPB Sir, your songs are immortal, you will live in our hearts always through your voice #RIPSPB”

Very very sad !! Rest in peace SPB Sir, your songs are immortal, you will live in our hearts always through your voice ???????? #RIPSPB

— Payal Ghosh (@iampayalghosh) September 25, 2020

Indian Chess Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand also tweeted, “Really sad to hear about the passing away of such a great yet simple person. He was my first sponsor! He sponsored our team Chennai Colts in the national team championship in 1983. One of the nicest persons I have met. His music gave us such joy #RIPSPB”

Really sad to hear about the passing away of such a great yet simple person. He was my first sponsor! He sponsored our team Chennai Colts in the national team championship in 1983. One of the nicest persons I have met. His music gave us such joy #RIPSPB

— Viswanathan Anand (@vishy64theking) September 25, 2020

Rest in peace sir! #ripspb pic.twitter.com/hGJH7PmqKp

— Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) September 25, 2020

Very sad to hear about the demise of the legend Shri #SPBalasubramaniam Garu... It’s a huge loss to not just the film fraternity but also our nation. Our prayers and condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace...#RIPSPB ???????? pic.twitter.com/Nqu5Api6EU

— Johny Lever (@iamjohnylever) September 25, 2020

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Heart breaking ....Rest in peace Balasubramaniam garu ...you will Always live in our hearts , strength and prayers to the family and all admirers

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My deepest condolences to the entire family. This is really sad news indeed. Have loved all his songs. His voice and style was unparalleled. May you Rest in peace sir !!🙏🏻 #SPBalasubrahmanyam pic.twitter.com/aLyoMPHYuB

— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) September 25, 2020

SP Balasubrahmanyam Sir’s voice dominated my initial years of cinema. He, of course, had been a legend from long before. Sad 😞 to learn of his passing. Condolences to his family. #RIPSPB sir 🙏🏻

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) September 25, 2020

We lost a legend today #SPBalasubrahmanyan. Over 17,000 songs across 17 languages, his voice united music lovers across generations and regions. Your legacy of songs shall always keep your memories alive. Deepest condolences to the family. #ripspb pic.twitter.com/vfsSihNWar

— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) September 25, 2020

Unable to process the fact that #SPBalasubramaniam garu is no more. Nothing will ever come close to that soulful voice of his. Rest in peace sir. Your legacy will live on. Heartfelt condolences and strength to the family 🙏

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) September 25, 2020

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