Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away early Monday morning in San Fransico, US, confirmed family representative. The 73-year-old multiple Grammy Award died due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at 5.12 am. 
“I can confirm that Zakir passed away surrounded by family and loved ones at UCSF Parnassus,” Hussain`s family rep Jon Bleicher told mid day. He is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola; his daughters, Anisa Qureshi (her husband, Taylor Phillips, and their daughter, Zara) and Isabella Qureshi; his brothers, Taufiq Qureshi and Fazal Qureshi; and his sister, Khurshid Aulia.
The family`s official statement read, “He leaves behind an extraordinary legacy cherished by countless music lovers around the globe, with an influence that will resonate for generations to come. His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. The family requests privacy at this time.”
Hussain was admitted to the hospital last week. His health remained critical through Sunday night. While several news outlets and government handles claimed at night itself that the maestro had passed away, his sister Khurshid had spoken to mid-day that he was alive till he was breathing.