Actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75 following a heart attack at his residence in Goa. Medical professionals confirmed he could not be revived despite emergency efforts.
Why it matters
Nana Patekar was a highly influential figure in Indian cinema, and his death marks a significant loss for the entertainment industry.
Veteran Actor Nana Patekar passed away at his Goa residence during the early hours of Thursday (October 8, 2026), after suffering a heart attack.
The 75-year-old actor was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious at his apartment at Dona Paula, near Panaji, Dr. Shekhar Salkar, a senior doctor attached to the hospital, said.
Dr. Salkar said that despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, Mr. Patekar could not be revived. A medico-legal case has been registered in this connection, he said, while a postmortem would be conducted on his body by the authorities.
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