From KK To Sunjay Kapur, Celebs Who Died Due To Heart Attacks
Celebs who tragically passed away due to heart issues.
Updated June 16, 2025 9:42 PM
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Sanjay Kapur - Businessman and public figure, known for being Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband, reportedly died of a heart attack this month in 2025.
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Carrie Fisher - The Star Wars icon suffered a heart attack mid-flight in 2016 and died shortly after.
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James Gandolfini - The iconic Sopranos star died in 2013 of a heart attack while vacationing in Italy.
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Raju Srivastava - The comedian suffered a heart attack while working out in 2022 and passed away after being on life support.
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Reema Lagoo - The veteran actress, known for her mother roles in Bollywood, died of a heart attack in 2017.
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Michael Jackson - The music legend died of cardiac arrest in 2009, triggered by acute propofol intoxication administered by his doctor.
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KK - The beloved singer died in 2022 after a live performance, due to cardiac arrest.
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John Ritter - The actor collapsed on set in 2003 and died from an aortic dissection, a rare but fatal heart condition.
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Brittany Murphy - The Clueless actress passed away in 2009 at just 32. While her official death cause was pneumonia and anaemia, cardiac arrest was the final trigger.
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Siddharth Shukla - The Bigg Boss 13 winner and popular TV actor passed away in 2021 at just 40 due to a sudden heart attack.
Sunjay Kapur’s sudden and unexpected death due to a heart attack has once again reminded us how fragile life can be. Over the years, we have lost many beloved celebrities from the acting and music industry due to heart problems. They weren’t just celebrities; they were icons who left a legacy with them. Here is a list of actors, musicians, and legends who died of heart-related issues and will forever be eternal in our memories.
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