Singer S Janaki was 88.Legendary singer S Janaki died of cardiac arrest in Mysuru on Saturday. She was 88.Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, issued a statement on S Janaki’s death.Story continues below this adThe statement read, “Mrs. S. Janaki was admitted to Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru, on 11 July 2026 at 12:49 PM. On admission, her condition was critical, and she was immediately evaluated and shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for further management.Despite intensive medical care and continuous monitoring by a multidisciplinary team, she suffered a cardiac arrest during the course of treatment. Advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initiated immediately in accordance with standard medical protocols. Despite resuscitative efforts, she experienced multiple cardiac arrests and could not be revived.Mrs. S. Janaki was declared deceased at 7:30 PM on 11 July 2026.”The who’s who of the Indian film industry took to social media to pay tribute to S Janaki.Live UpdatesJul 11, 2026 11:02 PM IST‘S Janaki was a goddess,’ says ChinmayiSinger and dubbing artist Chinmayi tweeted, “She was a Goddess. I once had the chance to sing with her in a show in Australia perhaps 20-23 years ago. She sang a song live on stage where she sounded like a child, like a woman AND a Man. I was backstage and was wondering who the male singer was until I learned she was singing it all. Her work in Malayalam and Kannada and Tamil and Telugu. She is a singer I look up to. She will perhaps be Singara Velane Deva to Muruga up there.”Jul 11, 2026 11:01 PM IST‘S Janaki was not just a singer,’ says ChiranjeeviChiranjeevi posted on X, “The news of Janakamma garu's passing has deeply shaken my heart. In my cinematic journey, she lent her unparalleled voice to countless unforgettable songs. It was her voice that breathed life into the many emotions we brought to life on screen. Behind so many songs that audiences fondly remember from my career lies Janakamma garu's sweet voice. Every time those songs play, those days... those memories... come alive once again before my eyes. Janakamma garu was not just a singer... she was an extraordinary artist who transformed emotions into melody. Every song she sang is a memory... a feeling... a lifelong bond. Today, we have lost a towering pinnacle in the world of music. But her song will forever resonate as inspiration for generations and as the background score to our lives. I extend my deepest condolences to the family members of Smt. S. Janaki garu, her loved ones, and the millions of music lovers who admired her. Janakamma garu... your voice is immortal. Om Shanti.”Jul 11, 2026 10:50 PM ISTRajinikanth mourns demise of S JanakiRajinikanth took to X and wrote, “May her soul, who delighted generations of people with her honey-sweet voice, attain peace.”Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd