Chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, passed away on the night of October 9, at the age of 86. After the news of his death broke, an outpouring of grief was shared particularly on social media, with thousands paying emotional tributes on his last Instagram post.
Just two days before his death, Ratan Tata shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying “Thank you for thinking of me.” This came after reports about him being hospitalized due to critical conditions broke out.
In his last Instagram post, he addressed the growing concerns about his health, reassuring his followers amid swirling rumors.
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Since joining the platform on October 30, 2019, the industrialist shared a total of 67 posts. He mostly posted stories that documented the illustrious legacy of the Tata Group. He was a visionary businessman besides being known for his compassionate nature mainly towards stray dogs. He shared posts featuring pleas to help stray animals, updates about his Mumbai animal hospital, and efforts to debunk fake news attributed to him.
After the sudden news of his death broke, many filled the comment section on his final post with condolences. People’s reactions ranged from personal feelings of loss to messages of ‘Rest in Peace’.
Ratan Tata’s legacy will be remembered not only for his contribution to the industry but as a gentle and honest leader devoted to social causes. Yet, seeing so many tributes dripping with emotions, it seems hard that Tata’s influence on people’s lives will fade that easily.
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