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Nana Patekar Dies of Heart Attack: Autopsy Reveals Cause
11 Oct
Summary
- Autopsy confirmed heart attack caused by blood clot in coronary artery.
- Actor was pronounced dead at 5:10 am after failing to revive attempts.
- Last rites were performed with full state honours in Pune.
Actor Nana Patekar died from a heart attack, attributed to a blood clot in his left main coronary artery, according to an autopsy. The 75-year-old actor was rushed to a hospital in Dona Paula, near Panaji, in the early hours of October 8 but was declared deceased at 5:10 am.
Following the autopsy at Goa Medical College and Hospital, Patekar's body was transported to Pune for cremation. The last rites were held with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje village, with his son Malhar citing the family's desire to proceed with the ceremony on the same day.
Patekar, who began his career in Marathi theatre before achieving widespread fame in Hindi cinema, was honored with three National Film Awards, multiple Filmfare accolades, and the Padma Shri for his significant contributions.
