India mourns the death of vocalist Lata Mangeshkar, who died at the age of 92
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According to her doctor, Lata Mangeshkar, the “nightingale of India” who provided her voice to Indian films for more than 70 years, died Sunday in Mumbai. She was 92 years old.

“After more than 28 days of Covid-19 diagnosis, Lata Di died at 8:12 a.m. owing to multi-organ failure,” Dr. Pratit Samdani told reporters outside Breach Candy Hospital.
Mangeshkar worked as a playback vocalist for several Indian films, providing music for actors to mimic. Her sweet voice, which could reach a high pitch with unrivaled ease, became a fixture in practically every Indian home.

Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister, said he was “anguished beyond words.”
“Lata Didi (sister), who was sweet and kind, has passed away. She has left a vacuum in our country that cannot be replaced “On Sunday, he posted on Twitter. “Future generations will remember her as a champion of Indian culture, whose melodic voice had an unrivaled capacity to enchant people.”
The Indian government has declared a two-day national mourning period for the late artist. The national flag will be flown at half-mast from Sunday through Monday, according to a statement issued by India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday. “No formal entertainment will be provided,” the ministry noted.

Mangeshkar began traditional Indian music lessons with her father at the age of five. Deenanath Mangeshkar, her father, was a well-known classical vocalist and theatre performer. His daughter began her career as a singer in his musical productions.
Mangeshkar made her public debut at the age of nine and recorded her first song at the age of thirteen. Her father died a month after she recorded her debut song. Mangeshkar began working in the Indian film business after being left to maintain four younger siblings and her mother. Music directors first disregarded her because her voice was too thin and harsh. By 1948, she had lent her voice to a half-dozen films.

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