{
  "id": 12773934,
  "title": "Actor Nana Patekar passes away at 76",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/actor-nana-patekar-passes-away-at-76",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T03:15:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nana-patekar-dies-at-75-goa-heart-attack/article71558236.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died at his residence in Goa on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the age of 76, according to sources. Initial reports suggest that he may have suffered a heart attack. Patekar was found unconscious at his apartment in Dona Paula, near Panaji, and was rushed to a private hospital where emergency medical teams administered CPR for 45 minutes. Despite the efforts, he could not be revived and was pronounced dead at 5:10 a.m. local time. A medico-legal case has been filed, and a postmortem examination is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. Patekar's friend had alerted hospital staff around 3:30 a.m. that the actor was feeling unwell. The actor, known for his roles in films like \"Parinda,\" \"Tirangaa,\" and \"Khamoshi: The Musical,\" had received three National Film Awards, numerous Filmfare Awards, the Maharashtra State Film Award, Filmfare Awards Marathi, and the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian honor.",
  "summary": "The Hindi actor is suspected to have suffered a heart attack and was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious at his apartment in Dona Paula, near Panaji, a senior doctor said",
  "key_points": [
    "Actor Nana Patekar died at age 76 in Goa on October 8, 2026",
    "Found unconscious, CPR administered for 45 minutes before death",
    "Postmortem to determine exact cause of death"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The passing of Nana Patekar marks a significant loss for Indian cinema, depriving the industry of a veteran actor celebrated for his impactful performances and numerous prestigious awards.",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 in Goa",
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        "title": "Nana Patekar, Indian Star of ‘Parinda’ and ‘Krantiveer,’ Dies at 75",
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        "published": "2026-10-08T03:40:08.000Z"
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        "title": "Nana Patekar dies: From Krantiveer to Raajneeti – 10 most memorable political roles by legendary actor",
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        "title": "Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75",
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        "published": "2026-10-08T03:41:34.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Nana Patekar’s death is end of an era’: Akshay Kumar, CM Fadnavis lead tributes for actor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/nana-patekars-death-is-end-of-an-era-akshay-kumar-cm-fadnavis-lead",
        "published": "2026-10-08T03:47:14.000Z"
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        "outlet": "YourStory",
        "title": "Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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