Here are a few answers to the questions on Assamese legend Zubeen Garg's death - when and where he died.
What is the real cause of Zubeen Garg's death and why was he in Singapore at the time of his demise?
Q1: What happened to Zubeen Garg?
Zubeen Garg suffered a seizure attack while swimming at Lazarus Island in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Despite immediate medical attention at Singapore General Hospital, he passed away at the age of 52.
Q2: Where did Zubeen Garg die?
He died in Singapore at Singapore General Hospital, after being rushed there from Lazarus Island.
Q3: Why was Zubeen Garg in Singapore?
Zubeen Garg was in Singapore as the cultural brand ambassador for the 4th North East India Festival at Suntec Convention Centre, where he was scheduled to perform on September 20, 2025.
Q4: How old was Zubeen Garg when he died?
He was 52 years old at the time of his untimely death.
Q5: Was Zubeen Garg scuba diving when he died?
No. His wife, Garima Saikia Garg, clarified that he was not scuba diving. He was swimming with friends when he suffered a seizure attack.
Q6: Who are some famous personalities who paid tribute to Zubeen Garg?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Bollywood actor Adil Hussain, and singer Jubin Nautiyal were among those who paid tribute.
Q7: What will happen to Zubeen Garg’s mortal remains?
His body will be flown to
Delhi and then to
Guwahati, where it will be kept at the
Sarusajai Sports Complex for the public to pay their respects before the final rites.