KATHMANDU, Aug 25: Nepali folk singer and musician Khem Raj Gurung, who was best known for his hit song “Wari Jamuna Pari Jamuna,” died on Thursday at Medicare National Hospital and Research Centre, Chabahil. He was 42.

His death was confirmed by his family members. According to Ratna Gurung, Khem Raj’s cousin, the singer died on Thursday at the hospital due to complications caused by jaundice.

Khem Raj, a liver patient, was admitted to the hospital ten days ago after symptoms of jaundice appeared in his body. He was admitted at Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the hospital after his health condition deteriorated.

“After his health condition worsened, his family members were making preparations to airlift him to a hospital in Delhi for treatment. But doctors at the Medicare Hospital and Medanta Hospital suggested continuing his treatment in Kathmandu until his health condition improved. But he could not survive the disease,” Shashi Lumumbu, a litterateur and a close friend of the singer, told Repbulica.

Khem Raj, who hailed from Khandbari, Sankhuwasabha district, had been livin