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Who is Jason Arday's wife, Debbie McKenzie? A look at late Cambridge professor's family and two kids

Jason Arday’s wife Debbie-Ann McKenzie played a key role in his life, teaching him to read and. They married in 2014 and have two children, Taylah and Noah.

Who is Jason Arday's wife, Debbie McKenzie? A look at late Cambridge professor's family and two kids

Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 41. He was found unresponsive at his home in Battersea, London, by police officers. The exact cause of death has not been announced. Arday was the youngest-ever Black professor in Cambridge history and had autism. He was married to Debbie-Ann McKenzie and had two children, Taylah and Noah.

McKenzie played a crucial role in Arday's life and career, teaching him to read phonics as he was unable to read or write until he was 18. Arday's memoir, "Great and Unfortunate Things," delves deeper into his relationship with his wife and children. The University of Cambridge expressed its deepest sympathies to Arday's family and friends during this difficult time.

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