Prince William’s longtime friend, Sunjay Kapur, has ded at age 53 after swallowing a bee, which had triggered a fatal heart attack.
The billionaire businessman and chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar collapsed during a polo match in England on Thursday, June 12, the Mirror reports.
Kapur, who is the former husband of Bollywood superstar Karisma Kapoor, was stung by a bee on the mouth, which subsequently triggered anaphylactic shock that caused his heart to stop, the outlet added.
Experts say internal stings can be deadly as they can cause immediate swelling, blockage of the airways and a sudden drop in blood pressure, resulting in cardiac arrest.
Just hours before his de@th, the Indian-born businessman, who had studied in the UK, paid tribute to the victims of Thursday’s Air India plane crash that claimed the lives of 241 people.
“Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad,” he wrote on X. “My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected. May they find strength in this difficult hour.”
Kapur’s de@th has already sent shockwaves through both Britain’s polo circles and India’s high society.
Author and actor Suhel Seth rushed to social media to pay tribute, writing on X, “Deeply saddened at the passing of @sunjaykapur: he passed away earlier today in England.
“A terrible loss and deepest condolences to his family and to his colleagues.”
Kapur’s company, Sona Comstar, has also issued a statement.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden demise of our Chairman, Mr Sunjay Kapur. He was a visionary leader whose passion, insight and dedication shaped the identity and success of our company,” they wrote.
Kapur was a regular on the polo circuit and frequently rubbed elbows with the royal circle.
He often took part in exclusive matches across the UK and was invited to play with members of the royal fold, including the Prince of Wales, 42.
