The music industry is mourning the sudden death of renowned Pakistani singer Tariq Tafu, who passed away on Monday, 22 June 2026, at the age of 58. According to reports, Tafu was struck by severe abdominal pain and rushed to the hospital, where his condition rapidly worsened before he died.
Final Facebook Post Honored Late Father
His death came shortly after his last Facebook post, in which he honored his late father on Father's Day. Sharing a photo of his father, Tafu wrote: "Happy Father's Day Love you Ustad Tafu ji and Dady Jain and Miss you a lot, life is just passing by without you... May Allah elevate your status." His father was the legendary music composer and tabla virtuoso Ustad Tafu, who died in October 2024.
Career and Legacy
Tafu was best known for his smash hit Lahore Lahore Aye. His sudden passing has triggered an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues. Many took to social media to pay tribute.
Hamid Zafar wrote: "I went to his home, I met his brothers after janaza. May Allah Ta'ala Grant him a place in Jannat Aameen." Haider Ali commented: "He was young and full of life saw him couple of days ago in Anarkali with his white Belta." Aslam Adil said: "Sad news. Verily we are from Allah and to him we have to return. May the departed soul is blessed with highest place in Janna and granted patience and courage to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss. Ameen." Tahir Saqi added: "Rest in peace. I am very upset to hear this news As just saw fb He was my teacher and very beloved human being Saw him last Sunday at Tanveer Bhai event Very sad very sad."
Other Recent Music Industry Losses
Tafu's death is the latest in a string of losses for the music world. Legit.ng also reported that Grammy-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Mark Yinka Orabiyi, known as Talay Riley, died after a brutal stabbing in East London at age 35. The incident occurred around 9 am on Friday, 5 June, on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown, according to local outlet Newham Recorder. Additionally, legendary singer Guesch Patti, famous for her hit "Étienne," died in Paris on the night of 21-22 June 2026 following a long illness, as confirmed by her representative.
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