Billionaire who played polo with Prince William dies 'after swallowing bee'
A billionaire businessman said to have played polo with Prince William has died after reportedly swallowing a bee during a match.
Sunjay Kapur, 53, the Indian chairman of global car parts giant Sona Comstar, collapsed while playing in a polo tournament in the UK yesterday.
Indian media reports suggest he was stung in the mouth while riding his horse, triggering an allergic reaction that led to a fatal heart attack.
Mr Kapur, who studied business at a univeristy in London, regularly competed in polo events and frequently appeared in the spotlight in INdia while married to Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor.
During divorce proceedings in 2016, Ms Kapoor said Mr Kapur had played polo with Prince William, suggesting he had prioritised his sporting ambitions over her.
Mr Kapur is survived by two children from the marriage, his current wife, Priya Sachdev and their son, who is 7 or 8.
The Doon School, the private boarding school Mr Kapur attended in India, paid tribute to Mr Kapur as a 'distinguished' alumnus. More Trending
It said: 'Educated in India, the UK, and the US, he was a passionate entrepreneur and the first Indian Global Chairman of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.
'A passionate fitness and sport enthusiast and a learner for life, he worked to make polo more accessible beyond its traditional roots.
'Mr Kapur's enduring commitment to excellence, service, and community leaves a lasting legacy.'
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