A billionaire who was friends with Prince William has reportedly died after swallowing a bee, which then caused a heart attack.
According to a report by the Mirror, 53-year-old Sunjay Kapur collapsed while playing polo in the UK on Thursday. Kapur, who is the chairman of Sona Comstar, reportedly had a net worth of $1.2 Billion. Many details surrounding the incident remain unclear, but the outlet explains that a bee stung Kapur in his mouth. The sting potentially put him in anaphylactic shock, triggering a fatal heart attack.
Per the New York Post, the billionaire posted a message to social media just hours before he died. He was paying tribute to the victims of the Air India plane disaster which occurred earlier this month. He wrote, “Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected. May they find strength in this difficult hour.”
The Billionaire Reportedly Shouted Something Before He Collapsed
A separate post by the same outlet alleges that Kapur shouted, “I’ve swallowed something!” moments before he collapsed. He was playing at the Guards Polo Club in Windsor at the time. A friend of the billionaire described him as “Fun, kind and generous.” They reportedly said, “He didn’t distinguish between his grooms or high net worth friends — when he had a party, everyone was invited, and everyone was equal.”
Per the Cleveland Clinic, bees can inflict a painful sting if they pierce your skin and inject venom. However, you can usually treat a sting at home without further medical assistance. In rare cases, a bee sting can trigger a severe allergic reaction, which includes swelling of the affected area.
Bee stings are not usually fatal, although complications can arise if many are involved. Last month, a truck carrying honey bees toppled in Washington State, allowing a swarm of approximately 14 million of the insects to escape. The driver of the truck escaped unharmed, and authorities believe they misjudged a corner as they were driving during the early hours. The incident prompted a road closure, and authorities enlisted the help of keepers to save as many bees as possible.