Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73 Due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

The legendary musician succumbed to complications from a progressive lung disease, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in music and education.

Zakir Hussain, renowned tabla virtuoso, died in a San Francisco hospital at the age of 73 after battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
IPF is a chronic lung disease characterized by scarring of lung tissue, leading to difficulty in breathing and reduced oxygen delivery to the body.
The exact cause of IPF is unknown, but risk factors include smoking, older age, and genetic predisposition, with symptoms such as shortness of breath, dry cough, and fatigue.
While there is no cure for IPF, treatments like antifibrotic medications, oxygen therapy, and lung transplants can help manage symptoms and slow progression.
Hussain is remembered as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time, leaving a profound impact on the global music community and inspiring generations of artists.