Sir Roger Scruton dies aged 75: Conservative philosopher who cleared his name after being sacked as government advisor over false claims he made anti-Semitic comments loses cancer battle, his family reveals
Sir Roger Scruton, a revered Conservative philosopher who cleared his name after being sacked as a government advisor over false anti-Semitism claims, has died after a six-month battle with cancer.
The Cambridge-graduate published some 50 books over his career on aesthetics, morals and politics, and was a regular contributor to The Times and The Spectator.
A statement on Sir Roger’s personal website said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sir Roger Scruton, FBA, FRSL.
‘Beloved husband of Sophie, adored father to Sam and Lucy and treasured brother of Elizabeth and Andrea, he died peacefully on Sunday 12th January.
‘He was born on 27th February 1944 and had been fighting cancer for the last 6 months. His family are hugely proud of him and of all his achievements.’
Sir Roger Scruton’s personal website said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sir Roger Scruton, FBA, FRSL’ (pictured: Sir Roger Scruton at the FT Weekend Oxford Literary festival, Oxfordshire in 2014)