Overview
- AIIMS Bhubaneswar confirmed the singer was admitted on November 14 and died at 9:08 pm on November 17 despite aggressive, advanced care.
- Doctors documented bilateral pneumonia, acute-on-chronic liver failure, dilated cardiomyopathy with severe LV dysfunction, respiratory failure, acute kidney injury, coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia and refractory shock.
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik issued condolences, calling his death a major loss to the state’s music and film industry.
- Sagar’s mother alleged he was compelled to perform while unwell, while his manager publicly denied this; no official investigation has been announced.
- A Voice of Odisha winner and leading Ollywood playback voice with more than 100 recordings, he leaves a significant legacy, as outlets reported his age variously as 34–36 with AIIMS listing 36.