Popular Indian musician Zubeen Garg, best known for his Bollywood hit “Ya Ali,” died Sept. 19 following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. He was 52.

Garg’s death was confirmed as a drowning, according to the Times of India . The singer was scheduled to perform at the North East India Festival, which was supposed to take place Sept. 19-21 before organizers canceled the event.

“With profound grief, we share the heartbreaking news that our beloved icon, Zubeen Garg, passed away today at Singapore General Hospital around 2:30 p.m.,” North East India Festival organizers wrote in an Instagram post .

“In light of this tragedy, we are cancelling this event. We are devastated and pray for the departed soul of Zubeen Garg,” NEIF added.

The incident occurred during a yacht visit with memb

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