The hospital said that Premalatha has tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday and she has been doing stable and under observation.

In his letter, Reddy said, "As a tribute to the legendary singer for his outstanding contribution in the field of music and art, I request you to confer Bharat Ratna award upon him". 

With the current reporting of 1,283 cases, Chennai has recorded 1,64,744 cases so far of which 1,50,522 cases have been discharged and 3,179 had died of the viral infection. 

The hospital said, "Vijayakanth has tested positive for COVID-19 on 22nd September 2020. He is completely stable and admitted in MIOT Hospitals, Chennai". 

The rumors went on to say that following the appeal, Vice-president Venkaiah Naidu's daughter went to the hospital and cleared the bill after which the hospital had released the body.

Tamil Nadu has reported 5,80,808 positive cases so far of which 46,341 are active, 5,25,154 have been recovered, and 9,313 had succumbed to the viral infection. 

He has left a legacy that needs to be treasured for future generations so that they can know there were some of the golden hearts and great humans lived in their past.

While he was reputedly known as a singer, SPB had the lesser known face which the larger masses wouldn't know - his face as a music director. 

His demise has birthed a void in the musical world, which he ruled for over five decades through his immense and unparalleled contribution.

Bringing the question of what a deadly year 2020 has been so far, his demise had brought in a huge void as he has been a precious asset to the lives that he touched throughout his career.