Former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, widely regarded as Flying Sikh, passed away last night ( June 18) at 11:30 pm. He was admitted to ICU on June 3 due to dipping oxygen level. On May 20, he had tested positive for COVID19. Six days ago, on June 13, Milkha's wife Nirmal had passed away. A former India volleyball captain, she was 85, and she too was affected by Covid and related complications. The sad demise of the legendary athlete has left a void in people's heart. Many took to social media to express their sadness. Bollywood celebrities including Shah Rukh Khan, Farhan Akhtar, Raveena Tandon and others also extended their condolences on the death.source https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/milkha-singh-dies-shah-rukh-khan-farhan-akhtar-bollywood-celebrities-condole-death-legendary-athlete-712918
