Singer KK's demise: Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag, Sunil Chhetri and others pay tribute

IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, sports commentator Harsha Bhogle also paid homage on Twitter

Popular Krishnakumar Kunnath better known as KK passed away in Kolkata on May 31 after performing at a concert. Following his demise, prominent sports personalities paid heartfelt tributes.

KK reportedly died shortly after performing at an in Nazrul Manch area in Kolkata. After his performance, KK was headed to the hotel when he felt sick. He was rushed to the CMRI Hospital, where he was declared dead.  

The sporting fraternity took to Twitter to express their sadness. Cricketers like Virat Kohli, Wasim Jaffer, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman and Sanjay Manjrekar mourned the sudden demise of KK.

Kohli wrote on Twitter, "Lost a magnificent singer of our times and so suddenly."

Lost a magnificent singer of our times and so suddenly. Condolences to his family and close ones. #KK🙏

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 1, 2022

Sehwag wrote, "Tragic to hear about the passing away of KK after falling ill while performing in Kolkata. Another reminder of how fragile life is. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti."

Tragic to hear about the passing away of KK after falling ill while performing in Kolkata. Another reminder of how fragile life is. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/43B3dzykP3

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 31, 2022

Former Indian opener and domestic cricket giant Wasim Jaffer also expressed his grief over the singer's demise. Heartbreaking to know that KK is no more. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends," he tweeted.

"Hum Rahe Ya Na Rahe Kal
Kal Yaad Aayenge Yeh Pal" 💔
Heartbreaking to know that KK is no more. Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/jwgwvyPETd

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 1, 2022

Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble expressed his condolences and tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the passing of KK. Condolences to his family and friends.

Deeply saddened by the passing of KK. Condolences to his family and friends. 🙏🏽

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 1, 2022

Laxman while sharing a photo of a performance of KK wrote, "Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful Singer, KK. He will live on through his music. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti."

Saddened by the untimely demise of a wonderful Singer, KK. He will live on through his music.
My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/5V7FybYMnQ

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 31, 2022

Manjrekar wrote, "Absolutely saddened by the passing away of KK." 

Absolutely saddened by the passing away of KK. What a lovely singer he was!
Sang every composition optimally, which made us hum his songs long after hearing them.
Aankhon mein teri ajab si ajab si adaa hai.. 😔
RIP KK.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 1, 2022

Former Indian all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh also took to social media to mourn the demise of KK. 

Life is so uncertain and fragile! Sad news about the tragic passing away of KK. May god grant strength to his family to bear with this loss. Om Shanti 🙏🏻

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 31, 2022

Sports commentator Harsha Bhogle wrote, "Can't believe we have lost KK! Such happy memories of his fabulous performances and time spent together in Istanbul. Such a cool, chilled out person."

Can't believe we have lost KK! Such happy memories of his fabulous performances and time spent together in Istanbul. Such a cool, chilled out person. @vikramsathaye @mandybedi @BhogleAnita

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 31, 2022

Footballer Sunil Chhetri wrote, "No conversation about growing up, and the 90s, is ever complete without KK and his songs."

No conversation about growing up, and the 90s, is ever complete without KK and his songs.
Every one of them has a specific memory or a time in our lives, associated with it.
Woke up with shock and sorrow at his passing away. Strangely, will turn to his music for solace.

— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) June 1, 2022

IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders also took to the microblogging site Twitter and wrote, "Shocking news coming in from Kolkata. Rest In Peace KK."

“𝘏𝘶𝘮, 𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘢 𝘯𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘢𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘺𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘭…”

Shocking news coming in from Kolkata. Rest In Peace KK 💐

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 31, 2022

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals also paid their heartfelt condolences.

Rest in peace, KK. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/j6kWZWOcYZ

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 31, 2022

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