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Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor's death 'accidental drowning' | Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor's death 'accidental drowning' |
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Superstar Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning according to a Dubai forensics report. | Superstar Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor died of accidental drowning according to a Dubai forensics report. |
It had earlier been reported that the actress, 54, known simply as Sridevi, died of cardiac arrest on Saturday while at a family wedding in Dubai. | |
Over five decades, Sridevi featured in almost 300 films, including classics Mr India, Chandni, ChaalBaaz and Sadma. | Over five decades, Sridevi featured in almost 300 films, including classics Mr India, Chandni, ChaalBaaz and Sadma. |
Top Bollywood figures, sporting giants and leading politicians reacted with shock to the death. | Top Bollywood figures, sporting giants and leading politicians reacted with shock to the death. |
The forensics report has been released by Dubai police to Sridevi's family and the Indian consulate, the Gulf News says. | The forensics report has been released by Dubai police to Sridevi's family and the Indian consulate, the Gulf News says. |
The paper said the report could mean a delay to the repatriation of the body. It had been expected to be flown home on Monday. | |
The final post-mortem report, which is not yet completed, is expected to reveal the results of toxicology tests. | |
It will also be expected to explain how the original report of cardiac arrest and the listing of "accidental drowning" on the forensics report are linked. | |
What has the reaction been to Sridevi's death? |