Padma Vibhushan vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, a towering figure in Hindustani classical music, died early Thursday. He was 89.  His daughter said Mishra breathed his last around 4 am after a prolonged illness.

The vocalist had been living in Mirzapur. Mishra’s health deteriorated late Wednesday night, and he was admitted to a hospital, where he died during treatment. “He was admitted to the hospital for the last 17-18 days with age-related issues. He passed away at home this morning at around 4 am,” his daughter, Namrata Mishra, said.