Quick Info
| Profession | Sportsperson |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/02/1949 |
| Age | 77 years (died on 17, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Calcutta, India |
| Date of Death | 17/05/2026 |
Latest News about Jennifer Paes
18/05/2026
Jennifer Paes died after a prolonged battle with cancer. Multiple reports identified her as the former Indian basketball captain, Olympian, and mother of tennis player Leander Paes. Her funeral service was held in Kolkata shortly after her death.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Known For | Former Indian basketball player, captain of the Indian national basketball team in 1982, Olympic participant, and mother of tennis legend Leander Paes |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Loreto House, Kolkata, West Bengal |
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| College/University | Senior Cambridge, Kolkata |
| Educational Qualifications | 1966: Graduation at Loreto House, Kolkata, West Bengal |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Address | Block III, Queens Mansion, Kolkata, West Bengal |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband | Vece Paes | ||||||||||
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Career
| Captain of the Indian national basketball team in 1982. | |
| Participated in the 1972 Summer Olympics. | |
| Employed at ICI India Limited from 22/05/1967 to October 1998. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jennifer Paes, also known as Jennifer Dutton, is a former Indian basketball player. | |
| 2. She served as the captain of the Indian national basketball team in 1982 and competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics. | |
| 3. Jennifer Paes is the mother of Indian tennis player Leander Paes. | |
| 4. Her parents originated from Calcutta, and her great-grandfather was renowned Bengali poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt. | |
| 5. Michael Madhusudan Dutt was a rebel poet in the British Raj era, often detained by the British authorities, and had two marriages to English women with seven children. | |
| 6. Jennifer Paes' maternal uncle, Garney Nyss, was a multi-sport athlete representing India in several sports like field hockey, speed skating, athletics, cricket, badminton, and tennis. | |
| 7. Indian hockey legend Dhyan Chand affectionately referred to Garney Nyss as "a player from heaven," bestowing a significant honor upon him. | |
| 8. Records from one of Jennifer Paes' social media profiles indicate her employment at ICI India Limited from May 22, 1967, to October 1998. | |
| 9. Jennifer Paes enjoys occasionally consuming alcohol. |