Prasad Sawkar, a well-known Marathi stage and music personality, dies at the age of 97. According to reporting, he dies on June 17. Sawkar is described as an acclaimed figure in Marathi theatre and music, known for his contributions to the stage and related performances. The available reports focus on his death and age, providing limited additional detail about his specific roles, works, or career milestones. No other causes of death or further information about surviving family or immediate post-death arrangements are included in the provided source excerpts. Overall, the outlets agree on his identity, his prominence in Marathi stage and music circles, his age at death, and the date of death, June 17.