Actor Nana Patekar died of heart attack due to blood clot in coronary artery, autopsy confirms
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The 75-year-old actor Nana Patekar died of a heart attack caused by a blood clot blocking the left main coronary artery, as confirmed by the autopsy report from Goa Medical College and Hospital. He was rushed to a private hospital from his home in Dona Paula, near Panaji, Goa, in the early hours of October 8, 2026. Despite receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation for 45 minutes, he could not be revived and was declared dead at 5:10 a.m. His mortal remains were taken to GMCH for autopsy, then transported to Pune and cremated at his farmhouse in Donje village with full state honours. The postmortem report cited the cause of death as "acute myocardial infarction due to left main coronary artery thrombosis secondary to atherosclerotic occlusive coronary artery disease, a natural cause of death". Patekar’s son, Malhar, arrived in Goa to take his father’s body back to Pune for the final rites.
Why it matters
The death of the veteran actor, known for iconic roles in films like "Krantiveer" and "Khamoshi: The Musical", marks the end of an era in Indian cinema. His passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, fans, and public figures across the political and cultural spectrum.
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