A British sociologist resigned from the University of Cambridge after being accused of plagiarism and was found dead on Friday.

Jason Arday became Cambridge's youngest Black professor at 37 and resigned after allegations of plagiarism and questions about his athletic and fundraising claims.

The police found Arday, 41, unresponsive in a home in south London on Friday.

Arday's family said they were shocked by his death and that he was a gentle man who always saw the best in people.

The family said Arday was subjected to a campaign of abuse for three years, which was too much for him.

The police said a 41-year-old man was found dead, but they did not name him.

The police do not think the death is suspicious.

The Cambridge vice-chancellor said she was saddened by the news and would investigate Arday's employment.

The vice-chancellor sent sympathies to Arday's family and friends.

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The UK Prime Minister said Arday's death was a tragedy and called for reflection.

The Prime Minister said it is not the time for judgment, but for reflection on how things happened.

The London Mayor said Arday was a victim of public shaming that others would not have faced.

A former home secretary said academic institutions have questions to answer about Arday's death.

He said the institutions put Arday in a position he was not qualified for to show off their diversity.

Arday said the accusations and speculation took a toll on him and his loved ones.

Arday denied plagiarism, but admitted to mistakes in his doctorate work.

Supporters said the plagiarism allegations were a smear campaign against Arday and other Black people in power.

Arday's appointment at Cambridge highlighted his story of overcoming dyslexia and autism.

Questions about Arday's qualifications were raised by a former Cambridge researcher.

The Times found examples of passages in Arday's PhD thesis that were identical to another researcher's work.

The media questioned Arday's claims of raising money for charity through athletic feats.

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

The university initially stood by Arday, but then opened an investigation into his qualifications.

The vice-chancellor said Cambridge would review its hiring processes and value its staff of color.

The vice-chancellor said Arday's case should not be used to question the legitimacy of other staff members' roles.