Prince William’s billionaire pal Sunjay Kapur’s final words revealed moments before fatal heart attack
By Nika Shakhnazarova
Billionaire businessman Sanjay Kapur’s final words have been revealed moments before he swallowed a bee, triggering a fatal heart attack.
Prince William’s longtime friend, who was the chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar, collapsed during a polo match in Windsor, England, on June 12. He was 53.
Witnesses told the Telegraph that the keen polo player shouted, “I’ve swallowed something!” moments before he was reportedly stung by a bee on the mouth.
Prince William's friend Sunjay Kapur
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Billionaire businessman Sanjay Kapur’s final words have been revealed moments before he swallowed a bee, triggering a fatal heart attack.
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The sting subsequently triggered anaphylactic shock that caused his heart to stop.
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.
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At the time of his death, Kapur’s polo team was playing Sujan Indian Tigers in the subsidiary final of the Queen’s Cup.
He had been playing at the prestigious Guards Polo Club in Windsor, which is often frequented by members of the royal family.
Prince William's friend Sunjay Kapur
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Prince William’s longtime friend collapsed during a polo match in Windsor, England, on June 12. He was 53.
Hindustan Times via Getty Images
Prince William's friend Sunjay Kapur
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At the time of his death, Kapur’s polo team was playing Sujan Indian Tigers in the subsidiary final of the Queen’s Cup.
Hindustan Times via Getty Images
“He will be greatly missed not only by his family and friends but the local community around his club as he employed so many people and made so many friends — he was fun, kind and generous,” his friend told the outlet.
“He didn’t distinguish between his grooms or high net worth friends — when he had a party, everyone was invited and everyone was equal.”
According to Forbes, Kapur — who also boasted US citizenship — had an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.
Prince William's friend Sunjay Kapur
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Kapur, who also boasted US citizenship, had an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion.
@priyasachdevkapur/Instagram
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.
As for his personal life, Kapur had been previously married to Bollywood superstar Karisma Kapoor, with whom he had two children, Samaira and Kiaan.
The pair had endured a contentious divorce in 2016 after 13 years of marriage.
Sunjay Kapur with wife Priya Sachdev Kapur.
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Kapur tied the knot with former model Priya Sachdev in 2017.
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During their split, Kapoor filed a domestic violence plea, claiming he once went off to play polo with Prince William while their son was sick.
The businessman went on to marry former model Priya Sachdev in 2017. The pair welcomed their son, Azarias, the following year.
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