Yamini Krishnamurthy, Bharatanatyam Icon and Padma Awards Winner, Dies at 84

Bharatanatyam legend Yamini Krishnamurthy passes away at 84. The renowned dancer succumbed to age-related illnesses after a seven-month battle. RIP.

Yamini Krishnamurthy (Photo Credits: X)

Bharatanatyam veteran Yamini Krishnamurthy died at the Apollo hospital here on Saturday (August 3). She was 84. "She was suffering from age-related issues and was in the ICU for the last seven months," Krishnamurthy's manager and secretary Ganesh told PTI. Krishnamurthy's mortal remains will be brought to her institute, Yamini School of Dance, at 9 am on Sunday. The details of her last rites are yet to be finalised. Daniel Selznick, ‘Blood Feud’ Producer, Passes Away at 88.

Yamini Krishnamurthy No More

Krishnamurthy is survived by two sisters. May her soul RIP.

 

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