Guwahati, May 16 -- Assamese singer Gayatri Hazarika passed away at the age of 45 on Friday at Nemcare Hospital in Guwahati after battling cancer.

Born in 1980 in Assam's Tezpur, the renowned singer succumbed to the illness after a prolonged fight.

The Assamese entertainment industry, especially the music scene, is mourning the loss of Hazarika, one of its most cherished voices.

Gayatri Hazarika's soulful voice and emotional depth earned her a special place in the hearts of countless Assamese music lovers.

Her signature track, "Xora Pate Pate Phagun Naame," continues to be a timeless classic. Over the years, her performances and recordings shaped the cultural soundscape of Assam.

Hospital authorities confirmed her passing on Friday a...