New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg (52) passed away on Friday in Singapore after a serious mishap.

"Zubeen Garg dies in Singapore," reported PTI, quoting organisers of Northeast Festival.

The singer had gone to Singapore to participate in the three-day North East Festival.

According to reports, Garg fell into the sea after a scuba diving accident and lost consciousness. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment. However, he breathed his last at the intensive care.

He is survived by his wife.

Former Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora and Assam's Cabinet Minister Ashok Singhal and several others expressed shock at the death of Zubeen Garg.

"Deeply shocked and saddened by the untimely demise of our cultural icon Zubee...