Hugh Gantzer, Padma Shri Travel Writer, Dies at 95
Why in the news
Hugh Gantzer, a well-known travel writer honoured with the Padma Shri, died in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, at the age of 95.
Key facts
- Person: Hugh Gantzer, travel writer and Padma Shri recipient.
- Age at death: 95.
- Place of death: Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
- Earlier career: officer in the Indian Navy.
About his work
- He wrote on travel, made documentaries and kept up long-running newspaper columns.
- His writing and films showcased the cultural diversity of India.
Exam angle
- Profession: travel writer; honour: Padma Shri.
- Background: former Navy officer; place of passing: Mussoorie.
- Obituary items are often asked as person-and-field matches.