KOLKATA: Eminent painter and former Trinamul Congress Rajya Sabha MP Jogen Chowdhury died at a private hospital in the city on Sunday following a prolonged illness from a rare type of blood cancer. He was 87. Chowdhury had been suffering from myeloproliferative neoplasm, a rare form of blood cancer, for the last 14 months. He was undergoing chemotherapy.
The legendary painter was admitted to the hospital on October 16 after falling ill during Durga Puja with a urinary tract infection, sepsis-related complications and other health issues. He was put on ventilator support on Saturday. Chowdhury breathed his last at 10.15 am on Sunday.
Mourning his demise, former chief minister Mamata Banerjee stated on X-handle, “Jogen Chowdhury was the pride of Bengal and India. A great inspiration to artists worldwide, and me personally. My condolences to his family, friends, and admirers all over the world.
He was elected as an AITC Rajya Sabha MP from 2014-20 representing civil society, and was awarded the Banga Bibhushan in 2012. His passing away will create an irreparable void in the world of art and culture.”
In his condolence message, present CM Suvendu Adhikari posted on X-handle, “Deeply pained and grieved by the passing away of eminent painter and legendary artist, Shri Jogen Chowdhury.
A maestro whose distinctive strokes redefined Indian modern art, Shri Jogen Chowdhury was a towering pillar of our cultural world. His immense contributions brought international acclaim to West Bengal.
His departure leaves an irreparable void in West Bengal’s intellectual and artistic soul. On behalf of the Government and the People of West Bengal, I express my profound grief and extend my heartfelt condolences to his bereaved family, friends, associates and legions of fans across the globe.”
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