'Legends live for eternity' - Cricketers mourn as queen of melody Lata Mangeshkar passes away at 92

Veteran singer Lata Mangeshkar, who ruled the art of playback singing in Bollywood, passed away on Sunday, 6^th February 2022, aged 92. It has been reported that she breathed her last around 8 am in Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital where she was admitted for a long time. She was admitted to the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19 with mild symptoms.

However, her health deteriorated after a while and she was pushed to a ventilator in her last days. It was in reports that she is critical and it was on Sunday morning that she bid farewell to the world. While the entire nation is mourning the loss of the legendary singer, cricketers also came in numbers to pay their last respect to her.

“There will never be another Lata Didi. End of an era as a Nightingale and jewel of India, Bharat Ratna #LataMangeshkar Ji leaves her mortal body, but she will live on in the hearts of generations to come through her soul-stirring music. May her soul attain Sadgati. Om Shanti,” tweeted former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad.

Cricketers line up to pay tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar

The goddess is no more. Leaving behind her ‘genius’ for us to keep enriching our lives by. RIP Lata Mangeshkar 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) February 6, 2022

Deeply saddened by the passing away of Bharat Ratna Lata Didi. Your legacy will live on forever in our lives and in our hearts. Rest in peace. Om Shanti 🙏

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) February 6, 2022

Deepest condolences on the passing of #LataMangeshkar Her legendary voice will continue to inspire.🙏🏽

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 6, 2022

Deeply saddened by hearing the news of passing away of Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.
Rest in peace 🙏🙏#LataMangeshkar #RIP pic.twitter.com/8R5KumhU9e

— Dimuth Karunarathna (@IamDimuth) February 6, 2022

Legends live for eternity! No one will ever be like her! #LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/qk5eFX5qcf

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) February 6, 2022

लता जी के निधन के बारे मे सुनकर बहुत दुख हुआ। आपकी आवाज़ हमारे दिलो मे हमेशा ज़िंदा रहेंगी 🙏🙏🙏 कोटि कोटि प्रणाम #LataMangeshkar जी pic.twitter.com/tRGMQOGRgj

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 6, 2022

We have lost the Nightingale of India.
Deeply saddened to learn about the demise of the legend Lata Mangeshkar ji. The melody of her voice shall echo through centuries!
Rest in peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/mU1XCCpPzU

— DK (@DineshKarthik) February 6, 2022

Extremely saddened by the demise of the Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar ji. A big loss for India. Her magical voice shall remain immortal.

Om Shanti 🙏 pic.twitter.com/qfy8QDC77n

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) February 6, 2022

नाम गुम जाएगा
चेहरा ये बदल जायेगा
मेरी आवाज़ ही पहचान है
गर याद रहे

We'll forever remember your immortal voice Lata ji 🙏🏻 Deeply saddened by the news. Heartfelt condolences to her family and friends 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/KclnKofuS4

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 6, 2022

There will never be another Lata Didi. End of an era as a Nightingale and jewel of India, Bharat Ratna #LataMangeshkar ji leaves her mortal body, but she will live on in the hearts of generations to come through her soul stirring music. May her soul attain Sadgati. Om Shanti 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/uEvoU14w9A

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 6, 2022

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones. 🙏

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 6, 2022

Your music touched our soul and made us smile. Rest in Peace Lata Mangeshkar Ji. Your legacy will inspire generations to come. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Z5xOcHNmjo

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 6, 2022

Unbelievably sad… Deepest condolences to the family. Thank you for all the amazing memories #RIP #LataMangeshkar

— Ajit Agarkar (@imAagarkar) February 6, 2022

The Nightingale of India ,a voice which has resonated with, brought joy and happiness to millions around the world leaves. Heartfelt Condolences to her family and fans. Om Shanti 🙏#LataMangeshkar pic.twitter.com/O6gWb27x3s

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 6, 2022

Pained to receive news of Bharat Ratna #LataMangeshkar didi's demise. Her voice and melodies will remain immortal. Condolences to her family, friends and millions of fans all over the world.
ॐ शांति pic.twitter.com/SwSkZmuwqO

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 6, 2022

Former skipper and ace batter Virat Kohli also took to his Twitter to talk about the demise of Mangeshkar and sent his love and prayers to the family. The star cricketer added that her songs touched millions of people.

“Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Lata Ji. Her melodious songs touched millions of people around the world. Thank you for all the music and the memories. My deepest condolences to the family & the loved ones” tweeted Kohli.

It is to be noted that her songs ruled the industry for decades and she was popularly called as ‘nightingale of India’. It has always been believed by Indian fans around the world that there can’t be a voice more melodious than that of Lata’s. For her brilliant contribution to the industry, she was honoured with the highest civilian honor Bharat Ratna back in 2001. She was the eldest of the five Mangeshkar siblings.