Zakir hussain died: Zakir Hussain

Zakir Hussain, one of the world's greatest tabla players, has died at the age of 73. The Indian classical music icon died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease, at a hospital in San... Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated tabla virtuosos of all time, passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco due to complications arising fro World-renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The legendary musician, son of Ustad Alla Rakha, collaborated with prominent Western artists, bridging Indian classical music with global audiences. Famous tabla player Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. Zakir Hussain was undergoing treatment in San Francisco, America, where he died due to this serious illness.