Tragic death of one of the richest men in the world at a polo match. He was a friend of Prince William

An inconspicuous bee has ended the life of one of the richest men in the world. Sunjay Kapur, 53, a car magnate and close friend of Prince William, died in dramatic circumstances in front of the eyes of British society elite.

Summer sun, horses, clattering hooves and elegant hats - the polo tournament in Windsor was shaping up like many others before it. No one expected that the day would end in a shocking tragedy. During the match, Sunjay Kapur - CEO of Sona Comstar - unexpectedly swallowed a bee. Insects can be a nuisance at outdoor events, but this one was deadly.

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The bite in the mouth caused the billionaire to go into anaphylactic shock . A few dozen seconds later, he had a heart attack . Despite the immediate response of medical services and the presence of paramedics, Kapur could not be saved. He died before the ambulance reached the hospital.

Sunjay Kapur is a household name in the automotive and financial worlds. Under his leadership, Sona Comstar became one of the pillars of supply for the electric vehicle industry. But he was also a socialite—a regular at the royal stands, a close friend of Prince William.

"He was a visionary leader," the company said in an official statement, bidding him farewell with due respect.

A graduate of prestigious British universities, the ex-husband of Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor , the father of two children — Samaira and Kiaan . Sunjay Kapur combined worlds that are usually incompatible: the West and the East, luxury and hard work, technology and tradition. He passed away suddenly, in a situation as absurd as it was ruthless. Death by a bee — fate can be surprisingly ironic.