Classical maestro Ustad Rashid Khan dies at 55

Khan, who belongs to Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, leaves enduring legacy behind

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Ustad Rashid Khan, the celebrated voice that made Hindustani classical music accessible to countless listeners, died at a Kolkata hospital on Tuesday after a four-year battle with prostate cancer. The classical singer was 55. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.

"We tried our best but failed. He passed away at around 3:45 PM," an official of the private hospital where Khan was admitted said.

The classical singer, who belongs to the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, is the great-grandson of gharana founder Inayat Hussain Khan. The musician was on ventilator support.

His health condition deteriorated following a stroke last month.