Renowned Folk Singer Sharda Sinha Dies During Treatment At AIIMS Delhi
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The renowned singer was admitted to AIIMS Delhi and was under treatment at the hospital's oncology department since October 25.
Popular folk singer and Padma Bhushan awardee, Sharda Sinha, died at 72 due to complications arising out of cancer. The renowned singer was admitted to AIIMS Delhi and was under treatment at the hospital's oncology department since October 25.
In 2017, She was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of cancer that affects the bone marrow. Ms Sinha was on a ventilator and died of refractory shock as a result of septicemia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was continuously monitoring her condition, AIIMS Delhi said in a post earlier. Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited AIIMS last night to check on Ms Sinha's condition, sources said. He spoke to senior health officials and asked them to ensure she gets the best possible care. The minister, it is learnt, also spoke to Ms Sinha's son Anshuman.
