Zakir Hussain dies at 73 from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Tabla player Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in a San Francisco hospital due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His family confirmed he had been hospitalized for two weeks before his condition worsened. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a rare lung disease that causes scarring in the lungs, making breathing difficult. It has no known cause, and risk factors include smoking and older age. Symptoms often worsen over time. There is currently no cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, but treatments can help manage the disease and improve quality of life. Common symptoms include shortness of breath and a persistent cough.