Nana Patekar death: Autopsy report confirms heart attack as cause of death
Nana Patekar’s autopsy report confirms that the veteran actor died of a heart attack caused by a blood clot. A senior doctor at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) shared the findings on Sunday, October 11.
The death of veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar has left the film industry and his fans mourning. The actor, aged 75, died on October 8, 2026, and his autopsy report has now confirmed that a heart attack was the cause of his death. A senior doctor at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) shared the findings on Sunday, October 11.
Autopsy Report Reveals Cause of DeathAccording to the postmortem report, Nana Patekar suffered an acute heart attack after a blood clot blocked the left main coronary artery, which supplies blood to a large part of the heart. The report described the cause of death as “acute myocardial infarction due to left main coronary artery thrombosis secondary to atherosclerotic occlusive coronary artery disease” and classified it as a natural death.
The findings confirm the suspected cause of death that doctors had indicated shortly after the actor was brought to the hospital.
Actor Was Rushed to Hospital in the Early HoursNana Patekar was rushed to a private hospital from his residence in Dona Paula, near Panaji, Goa, in the early hours of October 8. According to doctors, his caretaker contacted the hospital and requested an ambulance after the actor became unwell.
An ambulance was immediately sent to his apartment, located less than a kilometre from the hospital. Doctors tried to revive the veteran actor by administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for around 45 minutes. However, despite their continued efforts, he could not be saved and was declared dead at 5:10 am. His mortal remains were later taken to Goa Medical College and Hospital for a postmortem examination.
Nana Patekar’s Final Journey Attended by Prominent PersonalitiesFollowing his death, Nana Patekar’s son, Malhar, arrived in Goa to take his father’s mortal remains back. The body was taken to Pune before being transported to his farmhouse in Donje village, where the actor was cremated with full state honours.
Several well-known personalities from the worlds of cinema, politics and public life gathered to pay their last respects. Those present included Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar, Union Ministers Ramdas Athawale and Murlidhar Mohol, Lok Sabha MP Sunil Tatkare, actors Jackie Shroff and Makarand Anaspure, and other prominent figures.
Powerful Performer Who Leaves Behind a LegacyKnown for his intense screen presence and memorable performances, Nana Patekar carved a unique place for himself in Indian cinema. From Krantiveer to Khamoshi: The Musical, the actor earned widespread recognition for his versatile roles and distinctive acting style.