Nobel Laureate Economist Amartya Sen Alive, Daughter Denies Rumours Of Her Father's Death

Nobel Laureate Economist Amartya Sen is alive and well, despite rumours that he has passed away. The rumours appear to have originated on social media, and have since been spread by various news outlets. The news of his passing was shared via Twitter by a fake account made in May 2023 and seemingly unrelated to American professor Claudia Goldin.

Nandana Deb Sen, the daughter of Nobel Laureate economist Amartya Sen, has denied rumours of her father's death.

In a statement, Nandana Sen said that her father is "alive and well." She also said that the rumours of his death are "fake news."

Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), she wrote,''Friends, thanks for your concern but it's fake news: Baba is totally fine. We just spent a wonderful week together w/ family in Cambridge-his hug as strong as always last night when we said bye! He is teaching 2 courses a week at Harvard, working on his gender book-busy as ever!.''

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Amartya Sen is a recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 and India's highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, the following year, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the field of welfare economics.

In 2020, he is honored with the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade by the German Publishers and Booksellers Association for his groundbreaking work addressing issues of global justice and his tireless efforts in combatting social inequality, particularly in the realms of education and healthcare.

Sen's extraordinary accomplishments and pioneering contributions have made an enduring impact on the global stage, garnering him widespread recognition and admiration. Born on November 3, 1933, in Santiniketan, West Bengal, his academic odyssey took him through the world's most prestigious universities and research institutions.