Coverage dated February 15, 2022

Obstructive sleep apnea explained as Indian singer Bappi Lahiri dies at 69

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The Bollywood singer and composer had been suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and a recurrent chest infection before he passed away on Tuesday in Mumbai.

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  1. CNN

    Veteran Indian singer Bappi Lahiri dies, age 69 (opens CNN)

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    Indian singer and composer, Bappi Lahiri, who lent his talent to Indian cinema for nearly 50 years, died late Tuesday in Mumbai, according to a statement from his doctor. He was 69.

  2. Newsweek

    Obstructive sleep apnea explained as Indian singer Bappi Lahiri dies at 69 (opens Newsweek)

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    The Bollywood singer and composer had been suffering from obstructive sleep apnea and a recurrent chest infection before he passed away on Tuesday in Mumbai.

  3. NPR

    Bappi Lahiri, the king of Bollywood disco, dies at 69 (opens NPR)

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    Lahiri famously brought a disco vibe to India's biggest film industry. He composed dozens of hits in the 1970s and '80s — which appeared in many top Bollywood movies.

  4. NPR

    Popular Bollywood musical artist Bappi Lahiri dies at age 69 (opens NPR)

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    Observers say singer and composer Lahiri introduced a more contemporary style to Hindi film music.

  5. Al Jazeera

    ‘Disco king’: Bollywood music composer Bappi Lahiri dies at 69 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Renowned singer-composer credited with popularising disco music in India passed away in Mumbai city.

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