
With her singing career that spanned almost eight decades, the greatest legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar the ar leaves behind a legacy of songs. With her leaving, not just Indian cinema or Bollywood, but the whole country has lost its icon.
Mangeshkar was admitted to Candy hospital of Mumbai’s Breach after she tested positive for COVID-19 on January 8. Being admitted to more than 28 days, her health became critical for the past two days and she passed away at the age of 92 following “multi-organ failure” said Dr Pratit Samdani.
Following the legendary singer’s passing, the whole nation is mourning in her memories and pays tribute. Sports fraternity joins to pay the last respect to the singer.
Sachin Tendulkar paid his last respect and arrived at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai where the singer last time breathe.
Sachin Tendulkar arrives to pay last respects to Lata Mangeshkar at Mumbai's Breach Candy hospital pic.twitter.com/yn75CCYmys
— ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2022
Team India wore black armbands in respect and memory of “Bharat Ratna” during 1st ODI against West Indies.
The Indian Cricket Team is wearing black armbands today to pay their respects to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar ji who left for her heavenly abode on Sunday morning. The queen of melody, Lata didi loved cricket, always supported the game and backed Team India. pic.twitter.com/NRTyeKZUDc
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 6, 2022
Virat Kohli thanked the melody queen for her music and memories.
Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones. 🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 6, 2022
Newly formed IPL team based in Lucknow tributes using some of the lines of one of her most famous songs, “Mera Saya”.
"मेरा साया साथ होगा"
Rest in peace, Lata Didi! 🙏#LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/B5KJsWoe6y
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) February 6, 2022
Gautam Gambhir says, “No one will ever be like her!”
Legends live for eternity! No one will ever be like her! #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/qk5eFX5qcf
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) February 6, 2022
Indian Football Team mourns the death of the legend.
We mourn the passing away of the late singer #LataMangeshkar, the Nightingale of India. May her soul rest in peace 🙏💐#RIP pic.twitter.com/gg4xWUaacR
— Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) February 6, 2022
Two-time Olympic medalist joins sports fraternity to pay respect!
RIP💔🙏🏼 @mangeshkarlata pic.twitter.com/njfyCNyLok
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) February 6, 2022
Indian Super League (ISL) express their condolences for the passing of the legend.
We express our deepest condolences to the family of Lata Mangeshkar, on the passing of India's Nightingale.
The country loses an institution. May her soul rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/1Wk8rQYcY6
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) February 6, 2022