Cambridge's Youngest Black Professor Found Dead: 'Unexpected, but Not Believed to Be Suspicious'

Jason Arday, the University of Cambridge's youngest Black professor, died aged 41. Police said his death is being treated as unexpected but is not believed to be suspicious. (Credit: Screenshot from YouTube)

Jason Arday, who became Cambridge's youngest Black professor in 2023 at age 37 and who resigned last week amid allegations of academic misconduct, has died aged 41.

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to a property in south London by the London Ambulance Service shortly after 3 p.m. on Friday after reports that a man had been found unresponsive.