Mon Dec 16 02:56:31 UTC 2024: ## Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Dies at 73
**San Francisco, CA** – Renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at the age of 73 at a San Francisco hospital, his family announced. The cause of death was complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Hussain, a celebrated percussionist, composer, and actor, had been hospitalized for the past two weeks and was later admitted to the intensive care unit before succumbing to his illness.
Hussain, a global icon whose artistry transcended borders, achieved widespread recognition in 1988 as the face of the Taj Mahal Tea advertising campaign. His death marks a significant loss for the world of music and Indian culture.
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