India, Jan. 11 -- Singer and actor Prashant Tamang passed away on Sunday, January 11, at the age of 43, after he reportedly suffered a stroke.

According to Tamang's close friend, singer Mahesh Sewa, "He (Tamang) passed away this morning around 9am due to cardiac arrest at his residence in Delhi. He was taken to the hospital by his family but the doctors declared him dead on arrival. I'm shocked by his untimely demise. I spoke to him a few days ago and he was hale and hearty."

According to police, Prashant Tamang - the winner of Indian Idol Season 3 who rose to fame for the second time as an actor with Paatal Lok 2 - was brought by his wife to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital for treatment, where the doctor declared that he was dead on arrival....