An actor and bodybuilder who labored with Arnold Schwarzenegger has died aged 42. Varinder Singh Ghuman is alleged to have died in hospital after he had a coronary heart assault whereas being handled for a shoulder harm. The hospital the place he was receiving therapy, Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi, India, has since launched an announcement.

It reads: “Varinder Singh Ghuman was evaluated within the OPD on Monday October 6 for ache and restricted motion in his proper shoulder. Following medical evaluation, arthroscopic rotator cuff restore with biceps tenodesis was suggested. The affected person had no recognized comorbidities.

“At roughly 3:35pm, the affected person developed a sudden cardiac arrhythmia. The anaesthesia, cardiology, cardiac anaesthesia, and demanding care groups instantly initiated superior resuscitation measures.

“Regardless of sustained and coordinated efforts, the affected person couldn’t be revived and was declared useless at 5:36pm.”

Ghuman first gained fame after he received the title of Mr India in 2009, earlier than he completed runner-up at Mr Asia contest. His achievements within the bodybuilding trade was seen by Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, who then employed him to advertise his well being merchandise in Asia.

He was thought of to be one of many world’s first vegetarian, skilled bodybuilders. He had constructed a profitable profession which had spanned greater than a decade.

He additionally gained recognition within the appearing trade and appeared in a lot of movies between 2012 and 2023, together with his newest being him within the position of Shakeel in Tiger 3.

Tributes have poured in for the health skilled, as one fan branded it a “black day for bodybuilding” upon listening to about his dying. One other mentioned: “RIP legend.”

Many different messages poured in, with followers posting damaged coronary heart emojis, whereas others shared how “heartbreaking” the information was, and others mentioned: “Miss you,” to the late star.