Payal Mehta Dies: Journalist Passes Away After Sudden Medical Emergency in Mumbai, PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute
Journalist Payal Mehta has died after she reportedly developed sudden uneasiness in Mumbai and was rushed to a hospital around 2 a.m. Her sudden death has left colleagues, friends and members of the media fraternity shocked. The exact medical cause of her death has not been publicly disclosed.
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Journalist Payal Mehta has died after she reportedly developed sudden uneasiness in Mumbai and was rushed to a hospital around 2 a.m. Her sudden death has left colleagues, friends and members of the media fraternity shocked. The exact medical cause of her death has not been publicly disclosed.
According to an update shared by journalist Sheela Bhatt on X, Mehta developed sudden uneasiness before being taken to a hospital, where her pulse reportedly stopped before treatment could be monitored. However, the available information does not establish a confirmed diagnosis or indicate that she died of a heart attack.
Payal Mehta Dies
Sad to share that @payalmehta100 is no more.
On a visit to Mumbai she developed uneasiness. Around 2 am she was taken to the hospital.
Before any treatment could be administered her pulse went silent.
Yesterday by mistake I had dialled her number at 10.49 pm.
She responded… pic.twitter.com/d3rSst7feo
— Sheela Bhatt शीला भट्ट (@sheela2010) September 20, 2026
What Happened to Payal Mehta?
Mehta reportedly became unwell suddenly while in Mumbai and was taken to a hospital in the early hours. Details about the exact circumstances and medical cause of her death have not been officially made public. Sudivya Kumar Sonu Dies: Jharkhand Minister Passes Away at 56 in Giridih.
Payal Mehta was an assistant editor at CNN-News18 and had recently been reporting on national affairs and major policy developments. Her professional profile lists a number of recent reports published in September 2026. Ketan Bhatikar Dead: Goa Congress Leader Dies of Snakebite at 38.
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Payal Mehta
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences following Mehta's death. In a post on X, Modi described her as a hardworking journalist who remained connected to the ground and brought a deep understanding of national issues to her reporting.
Modi also remembered Mehta for her kindness and warmth and offered condolences to her family, friends and colleagues.
PM Modi Pays Tribute
Payal Mehta Ji was a hardworking journalist who remained firmly connected to the ground, bringing a deep understanding of national issues to her reporting.
Beyond her work, she will be remembered for the kindness and warmth with which she touched so many lives. Her sudden and… pic.twitter.com/4uG7MmzGol
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20, 2026
Payal Mehta Death: What Is Known So Far
The circumstances surrounding Payal Mehta's sudden death remain limited to the information shared publicly by journalists and other sources. While the reported loss of pulse may be associated with cardiac arrest, it should not be treated as confirmation of the cause of death without an official medical statement.
Further details about the cause of death may emerge from her family, colleagues or other official sources.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 20, 2026 09:31 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
