Tributes pour in for Tony Singh Pabla
Tributes have been flooding in for popular Leicester based journalist and UK Asian music promoter, Tony Singh Pabla, who passed away suddenly today.
Earlier this week, the UK Asian media industry was left shocked upon hearing news about Pabla’s hospital admission. He was rushed to hospital after a blood vessel burst in his brain (aneurysm). Since then messages have been pouring in on Pabla’s Facebook and Twitter, with most in disbelief over the news.
A statement was posted by the family on Facebook earlier, “From the Mother and family of our beloved Tony Singh Pabla. Tony recently passed away today. At peace with God. We respectfully ask you to allow us the time and space to grieve. And, with the greatest respect, we ask that you do not visit. We will update you as things develop.”
Pabla set-up popular Bhangra music website, Punjab2000.com and was known for his music store, Friends Electric on Belgrave Road in Leicester.
Tributes were paid by the BBC Asian Network and Sabras Radio earlier today.
Some messages from Twitter today:
#TonySinghPabla a man of stats over 2.5 million people interacted just today alone for you! TejinderSingh & P2K team pic.twitter.com/kbA73c7UDO
— Punjab2000.com – P2K (@Punjab2000music) September 10, 2015
Tony Singh Pabla, always love from me and so many of us, RIP xxx missed forever xx @Punjab2000music
— Pedro Carvalho (@FNIKMAN) September 11, 2015
Deeply saddened that my bro Tony Pabla is no longer with us.His legacy will live forever.Waheguru bless his soul 🙏 pic.twitter.com/UvSX4cDaBf
— Harbhajan Mann (@harbhajanmann) September 11, 2015
Rest In Peace #TonySinghPabla Punjab2000 – Shocked & sad to hear the tragic news.. Something which I and I'm sure… http://t.co/oEGVh3nY5g
— H DHAMI (@HDHAMIMUSIC) September 11, 2015
Say a prayer for my dear friend #TonySinghPabla from @punjab2000music who has passed away. Much loved by all his light will shine eternally😢
— Asjad Nazir (@asjadnazir) September 11, 2015
RIP #TonySinghPabla – gone way too early but I guess I'll see you at the pearly gates my friend.
— Raj Ghai (@rajghai) September 11, 2015
I'm thankful I knew him. shattered by the unfairness of this all. So many memories. Humility defined. RIP #TonySinghPabla @Punjab2000music
— RAGHAV (@raghavworldwide) September 11, 2015
WGK WGF Deeply saddened by the untimely departure of Tony Singh Pabla, my thoughts and feelings with Pabla family pic.twitter.com/csAc5LuOBh
— Uday Dholakia (@UDholakia) September 11, 2015
We'll be looking back over the life of TONY SINGH PABLA at 6.30pm tonight. WIth @rajghai @DippsBhamrah & Tijinder from @Punjab2000music
— Bobby Friction (@bobbyfriction) September 11, 2015