Renowned singer Shivamogga Subbanna died due to a heart attack on Thursday night. He was 83.

He breathed his last at Jayadeva Hospital in Bengaluru.

Shivamogga Subbanna was the first Kannadiga to win a National Award for playback singing for his song ‘Kaadu Kudure Odi Banditta’ in the film ‘Kaadu Kudure’.

He gained a lot of popularity by rendering songs written by Jnanpith Award-winning Kannada writer Kuvempu.

After learning about the unfortunate news, several netizens took to social media to pay their heartfelt condolences.

“Had grown up listening to his amazing renditions of #Kannada Bhaavageete. His songs and unique voice will continue to mesmerise #music lovers forever…May his Aatman Attain Sadhgati Aum Shaanti,” a Twitter user wrote.