Singer KK dead: Musician survived by wife Jyothy Krishna and two children

KK married his childhood sweetheart Jyothy Krishna in 1991. The couple has a daughter and a son.

New Delhi: Popular singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, better known as KK, died on Tuesday evening in Kolkata, where he was performing at Nazrul Mancha for Gurudas College’s fest. The singer was feeling unwell and his health deteriorated  after reaching the hotel. He was rushed to hospital where he was declared ‘brought dead’. KK was just 53 years old. Doctor’s suspect cardiac arrest as the cause of his sudden demise. The tragic news has shocked Bollywood and the Indian music industry. KK is survived by his wife Jyothy Krishna and two children - son Nakul Krishna Kunnath and daughter Tamara Kunnath. Jyothy was KK’s childhood sweetheart whom he married in 1991.

KK’s family to reach Kolkata today

West Bengal Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Arup Biswas told mediapersons that KK’s body has been sent for post-mortem."His family members have been informed. They are likely to reach Kolkata on Wednesday morning," Biswas said. He was quoted by the news agency IANS.

‘KK was a family man’