Indian Idol Winner Prashant Tamang Dies at 43: A Look at Stars Lost to Heart Disease

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News18•11-01-2026, 17:36
Indian Idol Winner Prashant Tamang Dies at 43: A Look at Stars Lost to Heart Disease
- •Indian Idol Season 3 winner Prashant Tamang passed away at 43 due to a heart attack, shocking fans and the industry.
- •Tamang was a versatile artist, known for his singing, acting in Nepali films like 'Gorkha Paltan', and web series 'Paatal Lok 2'.
- •His death highlights growing concerns about heart health in the entertainment industry, following other celebrity deaths.
- •Other stars who died from heart-related issues include Varinder Singh Ghuman (42), Rituraj Singh, Sidharth Shukla, KK, and Sulakshana Pandit (71).
- •Prashant Tamang's last film will be Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan', leaving behind his wife Geeta Thapa and daughter.
Why It Matters: The untimely death of Prashant Tamang and other celebrities underscores the critical need for heart health awareness.
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