A billionaire friend of Prince William has died aged 53 after reportedly swallowing a bee.
Indian businessman Sunjay Kapur collapsed while playing polo in England yesterday.
Mr Kapur, chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar, had hours earlier paid tribute online to the victims of yesterday’s Air India plane crash tragedy.
He posted: ‘Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected. May they find strength in this difficult hour.’
Reports have suggested he was stung by a bee in the mouth, potentially sparking an anaphylactic shock causing a heart attack.
In a statement, Sona Comstar said: ‘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.’
Author and actor Suhel Seth posted on X, formerly Twitter: ‘Deeply saddened at the passing of @sunjaykapur: he passed away earlier today in England.
Indian businessman Sunjay Kapur collapsed while playing polo in England yesterday
Mr Kapur (pictured), 53, was chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar
Tributes have been paid to the businessman who died after a reported bee sting on Thursday
He was married to Priya Sachdev Kapur (pictured, left), his second wife
‘A terrible loss and deepest condolences to his family and to his colleagues.’
Mr Kapur’s former wife, Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor, has previously spoken in interviews about him playing polo with the Prince of Wales.
He later married Priya Sachdev Kapur, also a Bollywood actress and with whom he had a son named Azarias Kapur born in 2018.
Ashoka University, in the Indian capital New Delhi, posted online: ‘Ashoka University mourns the passing away of Sunjay Kapur, Chairman, Sona Comstar and a valued member of the Ashoka fraternity.
‘A prominent figure in India’s business community, he will be remembered for his leadership.
‘Our deepest sympathies are with his family at this difficult time.’
This is a breaking news story. More to follow.
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Billionaire friend of Prince William dies from heart attack after ‘swallowing a bee’: Tributes to Indian businessman, 53, who collapsed while playing polo