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Nana Patekar Death: Autopsy Report Confirms Actor Died of Heart Attack Caused by Blood Clot in Coronary Artery

A team of three doctors said the 75-year-old actor died of acute myocardial infarction after a clot blocked the left main coronary artery.

  • On Sunday, the post-mortem report for veteran actor Nana Patekar confirmed he died of a heart attack caused by a blood clot blocking his left main coronary artery, according to doctors at Goa Medical College and Hospital .
  • After feeling unwell early on October 8 at his Dona Paula residence, Patekar messaged friend Ame Naik and was rushed to Manipal Hospital, where doctors administered CPR for 45 minutes without reviving him.
  • Panaji police registered a case following the death, though family members including son Malhar Patekar and nephew Prasad Patekar confirmed they did not suspect foul play in the incident.
  • Patekar was cremated with full state honors in Donje village, attended by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and Union Ministers Ramdas Athawale and Murlidhar Mohol.
  • Known for performances in films Krantiveer and Khamoshi, Patekar's death prompted widespread tributes across the film industry, with Saira Banu recalling his interaction with Dilip Kumar: "Isse bada kya award chahiye?".
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Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News broke the news on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
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