Martha Aley Clears Rumours on Prashant Tamang’s Death, Says He Died Peacefully in Sleep

Singer and actor Prashant Tamang has died at 43, leaving fans and the music industry shocked. The Indian Idol 3 winner passed away on Sunday. Amid heavy speculation online, Prashant Tamang’s wife, Martha Aley, stated that the death was natural and happened while Prashant Tamang was sleeping at home.

Martha Aley said there were no unusual circumstances around the death and stressed that rumours were hurtful. Martha Aley explained that Prashant Tamang died peacefully in sleep, and Martha Aley was beside Prashant Tamang. Police officials also noted that clarity on the Prashant Tamang death would come only after the postmortem process finishes.

Family response to Prashant Tamang death and public grief

After Prashant Tamang death, Martha Aley spoke to ANI and described the emotional scenes around the family home and hospital. "Thank you to everyone. I've been receiving calls from all over the world. People that I know, people that I don't know, I've been getting flowers. People are standing outside my house, people have come to the hospital to see him for the last time," she said.

Martha Aley said the affection for Prashant Tamang has been overwhelming and almost hard to process. Martha Aley added that tributes have poured in from fans who followed Prashant Tamang’s music and films. Martha Aley said, "It's really overwhelming for me, and please love him as you have loved him earlier. He was a great soul, he was a great human. I hope you remember him like that."

Official updates on Prashant Tamang death investigation

Martha Aley directly addressed claims on social media about the sudden nature of Prashant Tamang death. Martha Aley emphasised that there was nothing suspicious. "It was a natural death. He was in his sleep when he left us. I was right beside him at that time," she said. ADCP South-West Delhi, Abhimanyu Poswal, said it would be difficult to "point out anything suspicious" until the final "postmortem report comes".

Career highlights before Prashant Tamang death

Prashant Tamang came from Darjeeling in West Bengal and rose to national fame through Indian Idol Season 3. The victory on the reality show launched Prashant Tamang into mainstream music. Prashant Tamang later took on acting projects, including a noted role in 'Paatal Lok Season 2', where Prashant Tamang appeared in a surprise part last year.

Alongside television work before Prashant Tamang death, the singer built a steady film career in Nepali cinema. Prashant Tamang’s acting journey started in 2009. The first film, Gorkha Paltan, released in 2010 and performed well at the box office. Prashant Tamang was also expected to feature in Salman Khan’s upcoming film, 'Battle of Galwan'.

Prashant Tamang’s early Nepali films created a base beyond music long before Prashant Tamang death. Angalo Yo Maya Ko, produced in Sikkim, released on 31 March 2011. Later in 2011, Kina Maya Ma came out as a third project. In 2014, Prashant Tamang acted in Nishani, which highlighted Gorkha bravery during the Kargil War.

Fans' connection and reactions to Prashant Tamang death

Speaking directly to fans after Prashant Tamang death, Martha Aley shared a long message of thanks. "I would love to thank them right now, because I've never been out, but I've always seen people supporting him through messages, through reels, through his songs, through his work, and thank you so much for all the love and support you have always given him, and I would always appreciate more love to him right now he's not with us anymore, but...I would really appreciate that you would just pray for his departed soul, so please do pray for him," she shared.

Supporters who first discovered Prashant Tamang on Indian Idol have continued to follow every stage of the career. That loyalty has been clear in the days since Prashant Tamang death, through gatherings, flowers and tributes. For many admirers, the focus now is on remembering Prashant Tamang as a talented performer and, as Martha Aley said, a "great human".

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