The Times and Telegraph reported that Arday, 41, was found unresponsive in a home in south London on Friday.

News of his death comes as his memoir, 'Great and Unfortunate Things,' was released. His family said they are in shock over losing him.

Jason Arday was a Cambridge professor who became one at the age of 37.

Arday's family said he was a gentle man who always saw the best in people. They said he was subjected to a campaign of abuse for three years.

The police said a 41-year-old man was pronounced dead in Battersea, but did not name him.

The police are treating his death as unexpected, but not suspicious.

Cambridge Vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice said she was saddened by the news and will investigate Arday's employment.

Prentice sent sympathies to Arday's family and friends at this difficult time.

Arday resigned as professor, saying the accusations had taken a toll on him and his loved ones.

Arday said his resignation was not an acceptance of the allegations. He denied plagiarism but admitted to mistakes in his doctorate.

Supporters called the plagiarism allegations a 'smear campaign' to undermine Arday and other influential Black people.

Arday's appointment highlighted his story of overcoming dyslexia, developmental delays, and autism.

Cambridge is investigating plagiarism accusations.

In his memoir, Arday wrote about being born to achieve and struggle. He recalled a midwife predicting his greatness and an aid worker foreseeing a difficult life.

The aid worker warned Arday he was destined for sad and difficult things.

Nathan Cofnas, a former Cambridge researcher, raised questions about Arday's qualifications last month.

The Times of London found multiple examples of passages in Arday's Ph.D. thesis that were similar to another researcher's work.

British media questioned Arday's charity claims, including running 30 marathons in 35 days.

Dozens of Cambridge academics called for an independent inquiry into Arday's appointment.

Cambridge initially stood by Arday but then opened an investigation into his qualifications.

The university's vice-chancellor said Cambridge will review its hiring processes and values its staff of color.

She said this case should not be used to doubt the work of other staff of color at Cambridge.

The university will run a review of its hiring processes to prevent similar cases.