Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar died of a massive heart attack caused by a blood clot blocking the left main coronary artery, according to his final post-mortem report released on Sunday, October 11. Doctors at Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Bambolim confirmed that the blockage interrupted blood supply to a substantial portion of the heart, resulting in a fatal cardiac event. The report classified the death as natural, providing clarity on the medical cause of the actor’s sudden demise at the age of 75.

According to the post-mortem findings, Nana suffered from coronary artery disease, a condition in which the blood vessels supplying the heart become narrowed or blocked. The report attributed his death to an acute myocardial infarction resulting from a blood clot in the left main coronary artery. This artery supplies blood to a large portion of the heart, making a sudden blockage particularly serious. The findings were communicated by doctors at the state-run hospital, where a medical team conducted the examination following his death.

Nana was found unwell at his residence in Goa in the early hours of October 8. According to reports, he contacted a family friend after experiencing health problems, following which arrangements were made to take him to Manipal Hospital in Dona Paula. Doctors declared him dead on arrival despite efforts to revive him. Medical personnel reportedly attempted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for around 45 minutes, but he could not be saved. His death had initially been attributed to cardiac arrest, although the specific medical cause was not immediately established.

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Panaji Police had registered a case of unnatural death under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), following standard procedures after the actor was brought to hospital and declared dead. The registration of the case allowed authorities to conduct the required investigation and establish the circumstances surrounding his death. The final post-mortem report subsequently identified a natural medical cause and ruled out foul play, according to reports citing police officials. The findings were also communicated to the actor’s family, which had not raised objections to the medical conclusions as of Sunday.

Nana’s death prompted tributes from colleagues, filmmakers and admirers across the Indian film industry. Known for his intense performances and distinctive dialogue delivery, he built a career spanning Marathi cinema, Hindi films and theatre. His notable films included Parinda, Krantiveer, Ab Tak Chhappan and Natsamrat, earning him recognition for his versatility across dramatic and character-driven roles. He received several major honours during his career, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Parinda and the Padma Shri for his contribution to Indian cinema.

The actor’s last rites were held at his farmhouse in Donje village in Pune district on October 8, with full state honours, including a three-gun salute. Members of the film fraternity and political leaders paid their respects as fans gathered to bid farewell to the veteran performer. The post-mortem findings have now established the medical cause of his death, bringing greater clarity to the circumstances surrounding the loss of one of Indian cinema’s prominent actors.

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