Raghu Rai death: The Hindu collection of stories on renowned photographer Raghu Rai

His family announced that famous photographer Raghu Rai passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Rai leaves behind a prolific career spanning more than half a century.

Nitin Rai, photographer and Raghu Rai’s son, said, “My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago but was treated. Later, it spread to his stomach, which was also treated. Recently, the cancer spread to his brain and then age-related problems also appeared.”