Tata never married and had no children. In 2011, he stated, "I came close to getting married four times and each time I backed off in fear or for one reason or another."[77]
Tata was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in critical condition and was under intensive care.[78] He died there at 23:30 IST on 9 October 2024, at the age of 86 due to age-related issues.[79][80] Following his death, the Government of Maharashtra and the Government of Jharkhand announced a day of mourning.
On 10 October, Tata was given a state funeral.[81] His last rites were conducted at the parsi crematorium at Worli. He was accorded with military and 21-gun salute during his final rites.[81][82] Mumbai Police delivered a ceremonial guard of honour and his body was wrapped in the Indian flag