The second wave of the pandemic is proving itself to be deadlier with every passing days. So far a large number of people have lost their lives to the virus and to inadequate medical facilities. Popular Bollywood playback singer Arijit Singh had to face the ultimate personal loss when his mother passed away due to Covid-19 related complications.

Although she tested negative on Monday but late on Wednesday night, she suffered a cerebral stroke with caused her demise. The hospital authorities shared a statement that read, "She passed away last night around 11 pm. Singh, admitted with COVID, was put on ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation). She tested negative on Monday but succumbed to a cerebral stroke last night.”

The 52 year old was undergoing the treatment in AMRI Dhakuria hospital in Kolkata since May 6. Bengali actress Swastika Mukharjee took to her social media to help arrange blood for Arijit's mother in a post that read, "Need A- blood for singer Arijit Singh’s mother admitted in Amri Dhakuria. Need it today. Pls, contact @swatihihihi with verified MALE DONORS.”