Renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain died in San Francisco at 73 due to a chronic lung disease.

Renowned tabla player Zakir Hussain, 73, passed away in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a chronic lung disease causing lung scarring and breathing difficulties. Symptoms of IPF include shortness of breath, dry cough, fatigue, and weight loss. While there is no cure, treatments like oxygen therapy and medication can help manage symptoms. Hussain, celebrated for his collaborations with Western musicians, received India's top civilian awards.

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