Death
In September 1966, C. P. left for England to conduct research on a planned book titled "A History of My Times" at the India Office library. At about 11:30AM, on September 26, 1966, he suddenly slumped on his armchair while speaking to a reporter and died instantly. The following day, The Times carried the news of his death:
Sir C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar, jurist, scholar, statesman and wit, who died suddenly in London yesterday, was one of the outstanding Indians of his day
Condolences were also offered by C. Rajagopalachari, Zakir Hussain, the then President of India, The Hindu, The Times of India, Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi and K. Kamaraj.
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