Indian quiz pioneer Neil O'Brien dies in Kolkata
His son and TMC leader Derek O'Brien broke the news on Twitter.
"Saddest tweet I've ever written. Dad Neil O'Brien gone.Passed at home Kolkata,quiz pioneer, ex ICSE chief, AI community icon, educationist," Derek tweeted.
"When the Great Questioner in the Sky asks u that Final Question even a quiz legend does not have an answer.Neil 0'Brien my dad. My champion," a second tweet read.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee mourned the death of Neil O'Brien.
"Extremely saddened to hear about the passing away of the very talented Neil O'Brien. He will be missed by lakhs of quiz fans across India," Banerjee said in a tweet.
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