Overview

• His daughter confirmed he died around 4 a.m. on October 2 in Mirzapur after a prolonged illness.
• His mortal remains were being taken to Varanasi for public homage, with last rites scheduled at Manikarnika Ghat on Thursday evening.
• He was hospitalized at BHU in September with a chest infection and anaemia, developed Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, received blood transfusions and non‑invasive ventilatory support, and was later discharged home.
• Family members said he had expressed a wish not to be placed on invasive ventilation, a decision they followed as his condition declined.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu offered condolences, with Modi noting Mishra’s role as his 2014 Varanasi proposer and praising his mastery of khayal, thumri, dadra, chaiti, kajri, and bhajan.