Santha Bhaskar, pioneer of the arts in Singapore and beloved doyenne of Indian classical dance, died on Saturday . She was 83.
Bhaskar was reportedly at the show on the second night when she felt unwell and was taken to hospital. She died as the first song of the evening started playing, according to a note sent to students and parents of the academy.The academy announced her death on Sunday morning, saying she had"taken her final bow".
Bhaskar's work is widely celebrated – she was awarded the prestigious Cultural Medallion in 1990 and the Public Service Star in 2016. Last year, Bhaskar was given the Meritorious Service Medal and inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame.
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