Bappi Lahiri passes away: last rites to take place on February 17
Legendary music composer Bappi Lahiri aka Bappi Da passed away at Mumbai's CritiCare Hospital today - February 16, 2022. He was 69.
Bappi Lahiri was suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea & recurrent chest infection, Bappi Lahiri's last rites will take place tomorrow February 17, 2022 upon arrival of his son Bappa Lahiri from Los Angeles.
According to an official statement from the hospital, "Bappi Lahiri was suffering from OSA- Obstructive Sleep Apnea and recurrent chest infection. He was treated by Dr.Deepak Namjoshi. He was hospitalised in Criticare Hospital, Juhu for 29 days with this. He recovered well and was discharged home on 15 February. However, after a day at home, his health again deteriorated and he was brought back to Criticare hospital Juhu in a critical state and succumbed to his illness at about 11.45 pm. He suffered from a Covid infection last year. He had OSA for the last 1 year. He was admitted on multiple occasions to Criticare Hospital under treatment of Dr.Deepak Namjoshi and recovered on all occasions."
"It’s a deeply sad moment for us. The cremation will take on the arrival of Bappa from LA tomorrow mid-morning. We are seeking love and blessings for his soul."
Bappi Lahiri is survived by his wife Chitrani Lahiri, Bappa Lahiri and Rema Lahiri.