Indian singer and composer, Bappi Lahiri, who lent his talent to Indian cinema for nearly 50 years, passed away late Tuesday night in Mumbai, according to a statement from his doctor. He was 69 years old.
"Bappi Lahiri was suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and recurrent chest infections," Dr. Deepak Namjoshi of Criticare Hospital, a suburb of Juhu, confirmed in a statement to CNN on Wednesday.
OSA occurs when the muscles supporting the soft tissues in the throat, such as the tongue, temporarily relax, constricting or closing your airway.
According to Namjoshi, he was hospitalized for 29 days before being discharged on February 15.
"However, after a day at home, his health deteriorated again and he was brought back to the Critical Care Hospital in Juhu in a critical condition and died of his illness at around 11.45 pm," Namjoshi said.
Lahiri, affectionately known as "India's Disco King", was known for his love of dance beats inspired by the 1970s. His signature hits, including the hit "Disco Dancer" from the 1982 Bollywood film of the same name, helped to influence Indian cinema with a livelier, more contemporary sound.
India mourned his death on Wednesday, with politicians and celebrities pouring their condolences on social media.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his "music was all-encompassing, beautifully expressing diverse emotions."
"Generations people can relate to his works. Everyone will remember his vibrant nature," Modi wrote on Twitter on Wednesday. "Saddened by his passing. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti."
Filmmaker Subhash Ghai said Lahiri "made a difference" with his music. He wrote on Twitter on Wednesday: "A great genius is no more a guru, but his music is with us."
Actor Akshay Kumar said Lahiri's voice was "the reason for millions of people including me to dance."
"Thank you for all the happiness you brought through your music," he wrote on Twitter.