{
  "id": 13150996,
  "title": "Popular Indian actor dies suddenly at 75",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/popular-indian-actor-dies-suddenly-at-75",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T15:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/popular-indian-actor-dies-suddenly-at-75/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died suddenly at the age of 75 in Goa. A familiar face in Indian cinema, Patekar was known for his intense and fiery performances, often portraying volatile characters. He had won three National Film Awards and was a prominent figure in Marathi language cinema and theatre. Patekar was admitted to a hospital in Goa after being found unconscious at his home early Thursday morning. Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived. Tributes have poured in from actors and politicians across India. Dr. Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital informed that Patekar had suffered a cardiac arrest, though the triggering cause remains unclear. The actor's family, friends, and fans paid their last respects at Goa Medical College, and his funeral took place later that day with full state honours in Pune. Patekar's son, Malhar, stated that his father's commitment to social welfare would live on. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the actor, praising his versatility and outspoken personality, while Bollywood stars such as Anupam Kher, Shah Rukh Khan, and Akshay Kumar also shared their memories and condolences.",
  "summary": "Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar, known for his intense, fiery performances on stage and in film, has died at the age of 75 in Goa. One of the most recognisable faces of Indian cinema, Patekar won three National Film Awards and became known for playing difficult and often volatile characters. He was also a prominent […]",
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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."
}