Dharmendra Dies At 89: What Happened To The Bollywood Actor During His Final Days - Health Timeline Explained

Bollywood legend Dharmendra has passed away at 89. Here is a detailed, day-by-day timeline of his final days, the health issues he battled, and how the industry is mourning the loss of its beloved star.

Dharmendra Deol, the iconic "He Man" of Bollywood, passed away at the age of 89, leaving the Indian film industry and millions of fans across the globe in deep grief. His death marks the end of an era and an unforgettable on screen presence. Just a few days ago, he was recently hospitalised after experiencing breathlessness as his condition worsened, and was on ventilator support on November 10, 2025. He took his last breath in Juhu home after a few days, but was later discharged from after experiencing breathing difficulties earlier. He was under observation in the ICU. Many Bollywood stars, including his sons Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, wife Hema Malini, Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan, are mourning the loss of the legend.

Dharmendra Deol: A Look At His Timeline

As tributes continued to pour in many, you are looking back to understand what unfolded in the day, leading up to his passing, and he's full timeline and a closer look at his final moments.

Dharmendra was dealing with health related issues for quite some time, and In 2022, he suffered a severe back muscle pull, due to over exertion during a film shooting. The pain was intense enough to be hospitalised and needed observation. After few days of proper treatment and medication, he returned home and even shared a video and encouraging fans to take care of their posture and avoid unnecessary strain. Prior 2022 , he faced several minor, but worrying health conditions. According to reports, weakness, dehydration and energy loss, lead him to stay in the hospital. Although none of these conditions were life-threatening, they reminded fans that age was catching up with him. He still tried to stay strong while interacting with his family fans through videos and messages. Reassuring everyone that he was well and recovering properly.

This year in 2025, his age related complications increased, he started to experience fluctuation in blood pressure, joint stiffness, and low stamina. He even used to experience breathing issue occasionally, which lead him to visit hospital in emergency. Before his death, ambulance and heavy security was noticed in front of his residence, which quickly went viral on the internet. Creating a question in everyone's mind that if he is fine or not.

A Day Prior To His Demise

His condition started to worsen as he complained of chest, discomfort and weakness. A medical team was placed under advanced observation and while doctors tried to stabilise his condition, the family maintained privacy, requesting supporters to pray for his recovery. Even in weakness, the man was known to express warmth, smiling at his grandchildren and family and these moments became final memories to cherish forever.

Overall, A day prior to Dharmendra's demise he reportedly slipped in and out of consciousness. The medical team continue to administer treatment, but his body responded slowly. His children stayed close to him, hoping he could hear them and everyone from industry was informed, sent him messages of support with mini expressing shock that the actor who once symbolised unmatched strength was now fighting for final battle. In the earlier hours of morning, his health took a sudden down despite immediate medical attention. His parameters dropped and being surrounded with family. He took his last breath and it was really hard to accept losing a legend.