Milkha Singh, “The Flying Sikh”, Dies At 91 Due To Post-Covid Complications

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Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh died on Friday due to post-Covid complications. He was being treated at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research.

The 91-year-old had tested positive for COVID-19 on May 19 but was in home isolation at his Chandigarh residence. However, a few days later on May 24, the legendary athlete was admitted to the ICU of Mohali’s Fortis hospital due to “COVID pneumonia”. He was then moved to PGIMER in Chandigarh on June 3.

His death came five days after his wife Nirmal also died due to post-Covid complications.

“It is with extreme sadness that we would like to inform you that Milkha Singh Ji passed away at 11.30 pm. on the 18th of June 2021,” his family announced in a statement.

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