Ustad Zakir Hussain died in San Francisco, family confirmed

way2barak, 17 December: After being hospitalised for over a month, and in the ICU for two weeks, Ustad Zakir Hussain died in San Francisco (USA) from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an official statement from his family confirmed on Monday. The tabla maestro was 73. He is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, his daughters Anisa Qureshi and Isabella Qureshi, his brothers Fazal and Taufiq Qureshi, and sister Khurshid Aulia. In the official statement on his passing, his family said: “His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time.”