Zakir Hussain, one of the world's greatest tabla players, has died at the age of 73. The Indian classical music icon died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a lung disease, at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said in a statement.

Here’s a look at the late composer, who died on Sunday from complications arising from a chronic lung disease.

Renowned Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at the age of 73. Hussain amassed numerous accolades in his long-standing career, including four Grammys out of seven total nominations. Following Hussain’s death,

Rakesh Chaurasia, a Grammy-winning flautist, pays tribute to tabla virtuoso Zakir Hussain, describing him as a key influence and a 'second guru.' Hussain, renowned for elevating the tabla globally, passed away at 73,

Bollywood is in mourning today after the demise of Zakir Hussain. The legendary tabla virtuoso, renowned for his unparalleled mastery of Indian classi

Zakir Hussain, whose "dancing fingers" made him one of the greatest players of the tabla or Indian drums and who became a major force in contemporary world music, has died. Hussain, 73, died in a San Francisco hospital from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - a chronic lung disease,

Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso known for his 'dancing fingers,' has passed away at 73. Recognized as a major influence in contemporary world music, Hussain died in San Francisco due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis,

Considered a national treasure in his homeland, the percussionist transcended genres and brought classical Indian music to a global audience.

The Grammy-award-winning musician helped bring Indian classical music to a global audience and collaborated with musicians like Yo-Yo Ma and George Harrison

Hussain was the most recognizable exponent of tabla, a pair of hand drums that is the main percussion instrument in Indian classical music.

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians who defied genres and introduced tabla to a global audience, has died