Bappi Lahiri had obstructive sleep apnea since last year: Doctor
Bappi Lahiri death: Veteran singer Bappi Lahiri, who passed away at the age of 69, had been battling OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) since 2021, his doctor said.
Dr Deepak Namjoshi, the Physician, Cardiologist, and Pulmonologist, who was treating the musician, informed that Bappi Lahiri breathed his last at 11:45 pm on Tuesday night at Mumbai's CritiCare Hospital. The doctor also issued an official statement, talking about the 'Disco King' hitmaker's health issues in a detailed manner.
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"Bappi Lahiri was suffering from OSA- Obstructive Sleep Apnea and recurrent chest infection. 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 said in the statement.
The statement continued, "He suffered from Covid infection last year. He had OSA for the last year. He was admitted on multiple occasions in Criticare Hospital under treatment and recovered on all occasions."
Meanwhile, Bappi Lahiri's family issued an official statement after his death. "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. We will keep you updated," they wrote. The statement was issued by his wife, Gobind Bansal, Bappa Lahiri and Rema Lahiri.
Bappi Lahiri, who was a pioneer of disco in the Bollywood of the 80s and 90s, had sung songs such as 'Disco Dancer', 'Dance Dance', 'Chalte Chalte' and 'Namak Halaal'.
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