As per his family, Zakir Hussain died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. As per reports, it is a chronic disease that affects the lungs. The organ gets scarred... World-renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The legendary musician, son of Ustad Alla Rakha, collaborated with prominent Western artists, bridging Indian classical music with global audiences. Zakir Hussain, one of the most celebrated tabla virtuosos of all time, passed away at the age of 73 in San Francisco due to complications arising fro Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at the age of 73, on Sunday. (Utpal Sarkar) Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday.
