Tamil Nadu political leadership reacts to the death of singer SP Balasubhramanyam

Chennai | Friday | 25th September, 2020

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisami on Friday mourned the death of legendary singer SP Balasubhramanyam saying his demise is a great loss to the film and music fraternity.

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Legendary playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam died in a Chennai hospital on September 25 at the age of 74.

The official statement from MGM Healthcare in Chennai said that despite maximal life support measures, the singer died of a cardio-respiratory arrest.

He passed away on September 25 at 1:04pm.

The singer had been admitted at MGM Healthcare since August 5 after he tested positive for coronavirus.

He tested negative for Covid-19 on September 5.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisami on Friday mourned the death of legendary singer SP Balasubhramanyam saying his demise is a great loss to the film and music fraternity.

`Puratchithalaivar MGR was very particular that only SPB should sing the `Aayiram Nilave Vaa` song in his film, he was impressed with his skills that much.

A multi-faceted personality, SP Balasubhramanyam`s only competitor was him.

I offer my deep condolences to his family and friends,` Edappadi said.

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