Mon Dec 16 18:18:20 UTC 2024: ## Renowned Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73
**San Francisco, USA:** The world of music mourns the loss of legendary tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain, who passed away Monday morning in a San Francisco hospital. He was 73. Hussain, son of the renowned Ustad Alla Rakha Khan and recipient of the Padma Vibhushan award, was admitted to the hospital on Sunday night. His death is attributed to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive and incurable lung disease.
IPF causes scarring of the lungs, making breathing increasingly difficult. While there is no cure, treatment options exist to manage the symptoms, which can include shortness of breath, fatigue, persistent cough, and chest pain. In advanced stages, a lung transplant may be considered.
Hussain, considered one of the greatest tabla players of all time, leaves behind a legacy of unparalleled musical contribution. His death is a significant loss to the global music community. Further details regarding memorial services are expected to be released by the family.
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