After a four-year battle with cancer, British author, historian, and biographer Patrick French passed away in London, according to his family. He was 56.
Former Editor in Chief of Penguin Random House India and his wife, Meru Gokhale, stated: “After a valiant fight with cancer, my devoted husband Patrick French passed away in London at 8:10 this morning. He was a wonderful teacher, husband, parent, friend, and guide to many. His generosity and love will always be with us. He left in peace and pain-free.”
Professor French was the founding dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, Ahmedabad University.
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