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Doctor Reveals Puneeth Rajkumar's Last Moments
14 Oct
Summary
- Actor Puneeth Rajkumar died of cardiac arrest after an intense workout.
- His doctor revealed his heart stopped a minute before reaching the hospital.
- Puneeth had reportedly tried kickboxing for the first time for 1.5 hours.
Five years ago, actor Puneeth Rajkumar passed away from a cardiac arrest on October 29, 2021, at the age of 46. His doctor recently shared details of the actor's final moments. Puneeth had engaged in an unusually intense workout, reportedly trying kickboxing for the first time for about 1.5 hours before feeling unwell.
Dr. Ramana Rao recalled Puneeth arriving at his clinic extremely tired and sweating profusely. An ECG revealed significant strain, prompting immediate medication and a swift transfer to the hospital. Tragically, Puneeth's heart stopped beating just a minute before arriving at Vikram Hospital in Bengaluru.
Despite the efforts of the medical team, the actor could not be revived. Dr. Rao described the loss as akin to losing his own son, highlighting the deep personal impact of the event. Puneeth Rajkumar's sudden demise five years ago left a nation in grief.