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Varinder Singh Ghuman -- a well-known Indian bodybuilder and actor -- suddenly passed away on Thursday at only 42 years old.

Ghuman's nephew confirmed the sad news to reporters, saying his uncle suffered a medical emergency while he was being treated at a hospital for a shoulder injury.

After his sudden death, Ghuman's family raised questions about what happened ... leading the hospital to release a statement on the incident, explaining that Ghuman had a sudden cardiac arrhythmia while under general anesthesia.

Despite their best efforts to save him, Varinder could not be revived and was declared dead at 5:36 PM.

"Fortis Hospital deeply regrets this unfortunate loss and extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and his numerou

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