Neil O’Brien, Indian quiz pioneer and former Indian Certificate of Secondary Education chief, on Friday passed away at their home in Kolkata after prolonged illness.
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 O’Brien (@quizderek) June 24, 2016
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
— Derek O’Brien (@quizderek) June 24, 2016
Neil O’Brien,dad,quiz pioneer,ex ICSE chief,AI community icon is bravely fighting illness in a #Kolkata hospital. Keep him in your thoughts
— Derek O’Brien (@quizderek) June 17, 2016
Neil O’Brien was the former Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) chief. He was admitted to a Kolkata hospital last week.
Neil is a distinguished member of the Anglo Indian community in India.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee mourned the death of Neil O’Brien on Twitter, saying:
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
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 24, 2016
Delhi CM Kejriwal also went to Twitter and posted:
V sad to hear the demise of Neil O’ Brian. RIP
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 24, 2016