{
  "id": 15173408,
  "title": "Veteran Tamil music composer Deva passes away after illness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/veteran-tamil-music-composer-deva-passes-away-after-illness",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T06:28:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/veteran-tamil-music-composer-deva-passes-away-after-illness-fans-express-shock/articleshow/135008714.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Veteran Tamil music composer Deva passed away due to sudden health issues in Chennai on October 17. His death has led to an outpouring of grief among fans and the film industry. Deva was admired for his contributions to Tamil cinema and gaana music. He was recently in the news for praising Hiphop Tamizha Adhi's work in 'Meesaya Murukku 2.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Deva, composer whose music announced Rajinikanth's stardom, dies at 75 in Chennai",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/deva-composer-whose-music-announced-rajinikanths-stardom-dies-at-75",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:40:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Veteran Tamil Music Composer Deva Dies At 75 In Chennai, Leaving Behind Lasting Legacy Of Iconic Songs And Memorable Film Scores",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/veteran-tamil-music-composer-deva-dies-at-75-in-chennai-leaving",
        "published": "2026-10-17T08:20:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}