Celebrities who died of heart attack and cardiac arrest: Sidharth Shukla, KK and more

Actress Shefali Jariwala's death has shocked the entire country. Known as the Kaanta Laga girl, Jariwala became one of the most recognisable faces of the early 2000s, thanks to her magnetic presence in the iconic music video. The actress breathed her last on June 27 at the age of 42. While nothing has been officially confirmed, it is reportedly believed that she suffered a cardiac arrest.

Jariwala’s sudden passing has once again sparked conversations around heart-related conditions. In recent years, there has been a noticeable rise in cases of people succumbing to cardiac arrest. Specifically in the entertainment industry, several stars have tragically lost their lives due to cardiac arrest and heart attacks. Kannada Actor Puneeth Rajkumar, Bigg Boss 13 winner Sidharth Shukla and Singer KK are some of the stars, who have sadly passed away due to heart-related ailments. Scroll down to see a list of actors who sadly passed away due to heart-related ailments.

Young celebrities who died of heart attacks and cardiac arrest

Sidharth Shukla

Sidharth Shukla, actor and Bigg Boss 13 winner, passed away on Sept 2, 2021, at the age of 40. Known for his role in the long-running TV serial 'Balika Vadhu', the actor died after suffering a massive heart attack.

Puneeth Rajkumar

Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, affectionately known as Appu, died on October 29, 2021, at 46 due to a heart attack. The actor was known for his philanthropic efforts, which supported the education of the unprivileged and healthcare.

KK (Krishnakumar Kunnath)

Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK passed away following a live concert in Kolkata on May 31 2022. He was 53. Myocardial infarction was the cause of death.

Raj Kaushal

Indian Filmmaker Raj Kaushal, husband to actor and popular host Mandira Bedi, died on 30 June after suffering a heart attack. The producer was only 49 years old.

Satish Kaushik

One of the best actors of Indian cinema, Satish Kaushik, died at the age of 66 in Gurugram, Haryana, on March 8. A versatile figure was known for his work in over 100 films. He was 66 years old.

Chiranjeevi Sarja

Kannada actor Chiranjivi Sarja dies of a heart attack at the age of 39 on June 7, 2022. Sarja was a popular name and
had starred in over 20 films, including the superhit Amma I Love You.