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World Heart Day 2026: Celebrities Lost to Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrest
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News18•29-09-2026, 07:30
World Heart Day 2026: Celebrities Lost to Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrest
- •World Heart Day, observed annually on September 29, raises awareness about cardiovascular disease, with the 2026 campaign "Don't Miss a Beat" focusing on recognizing symptoms and protecting heart health.
- •Heart disease affects people of all ages, as evidenced by the deaths of several well-known personalities from heart attacks or cardiac arrest, bringing attention to cardiovascular health.
- •Notable figures who died from heart-related issues include actors Sidharth Shukla (40), Puneeth Rajkumar (46), Raj Kaushal (50), Satish Kaushik (66), and Chiranjeevi Sarja (35).
- •Singer KK (53) and comedian Raju Srivastav (58) also passed away due to suspected heart attacks, highlighting the importance of recognizing warning signs.
- •The World Heart Federation's campaign emphasizes the critical need to identify signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease and take proactive steps for heart health.
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In 2026, the World Heart Federation campaign is titled “Don’t Miss a Beat,” which encourages individuals to recognize the signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease and take protective steps for their heart health.
World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29 to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and promote heart health protection.
Several notable personalities died from heart attacks or cardiac arrests, including actor Sidharth Shukla, Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, singer KK, filmmaker Raj Kaushal, comedian Raju Srivastav, actor Satish Kaushik, and Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja.
