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Academic Found Dead Amid Resignation Fallout
14 Aug
Summary
- Jason Arday, Cambridge's youngest Black professor, has died.
- His death was reported unexpectedly at his south London home.
- Arday resigned last week following plagiarism accusations.
Jason Arday, previously the youngest Black professor at the University of Cambridge, was discovered deceased at his south London residence on Friday afternoon. Metropolitan police officers responded to a call from the ambulance service and pronounced the 41-year-old man dead at the scene.
Authorities have stated that while the death is currently being treated as unexpected, it is not considered suspicious. A thorough investigation is underway, with officers preparing a report for the coroner. Arday's next of kin have been notified and are receiving support from officers.
His passing follows a significant public event last week: his resignation from the University of Cambridge and Jesus College. Arday cited the immense pressure from "relentless accusations, speculation and public commentary" as the reason for his departure from the esteemed academic institution.
The publication of Arday's autobiography was scheduled for later this month in the UK, following its recent release in the US. Both the University of Cambridge and the book's publisher have been contacted for comment.
