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Warangal Resident, Longtime Amazon Employee Dies Suddenly in Virginia

In Telangana
March 17, 2026

A 40-year-old software professional, Tatiparti Rakesh, succumbed to a heart attack in the United States on Sunday night. Relatives reported that Rakesh collapsed at his residence in Virginia and was rushed to the hospital, but could not be revived.

Rakesh, who had been employed with Amazon for 17 years, hails from Warangal’s Ramanadhapuri colony in Pochammamaidan area. His father, Jitender Rao, is a businessman residing in the same locality. Rakesh married Tejaswini, a native of Karimnagar, in 2014 and the couple were blessed with twins in 2020 while residing in Virginia.

Former BJP MLA Marthineni Dharma Rao and former Mayor T Rajeshwar Rao visited the family to offer their condolences following the unexpected demise of Rakesh. The family has requested for Rakesh’s body to be brought back to India as soon as possible.

Rakesh’s untimely death has left his family, friends, and colleagues in shock. His professional achievements and contributions will undoubtedly be remembered and celebrated.