MAN DIES DURING 'AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR,' THEATER STAFF DIDN'T NOTICE UNTIL POST CREDITS SCENE
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Marvel's
Avengers: Infinity War was the last thing one Indian man saw ahead of his unexpected death Tuesday.
Peddapasupula Baasha was identified as the moviegoer who died watching the flick,
The Times of India first reported Wednesday. Baasha, 43, died during a screening of
Infinity War in 3D at the Cinehub Multiplex theatre in Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh, India. The construction worker headed to see the Disney-Marvel venture, which
Box Office Mojo data confirms grossed $18.4 million in India as of April 29, as a part of Cinehub's May Day celebrations.
Cinehub staffers originally believed Baasha desired to stay seated for
Infinity War's post-credits scene, but they grew suspicious after he failed to leave his seat when the film wrapped, according to
The Times of India. Upon removing his 3D glasses, they quickly noticed that Baasha's eyes remained open as he was unconscious. The theatre's staff responded by alerting the proper authorities.
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Representatives for Cinehub Multiplex did not immediately return
Newsweek's request for comment, but police intend to embark upon an investigation to determine what led to Baasha's death. For now, police said they suspect he likely died of natural causes.
