About Jennifer Paes
Lived 1949 – 2026 (aged 77). Jennifer Paes was an Indian basketball player.
Jennifer Paes ( Dutton; 19 January 1951 She accompanied her husband, field hockey player Vece Paes, to the Olympics.
Early life Jennifer was the daughter of Michael Dutton and Ruby Myrtle Nyss of Calcutta and great-granddaughter of Bengali poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt. Her uncle Garney Nyss was an accomplished sportsman in multiple sports including field hockey, speed skating, athletics, cricket, badminton and tennis.
Personal life and death Paes was married to India's former field hockey player Vece Paes. Their son is Leander Paes, India's top tennis player and Olympic medalist. Jennifer Paes died from cancer on 17 May 2026.
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Who was Jennifer Paes?
Indian basketball player (1949–2026)
When was Jennifer Paes born?
Jennifer Paes was born on 14 February 1949.
When did Jennifer Paes die?
Jennifer Paes died on 17 May 2026.
What was Jennifer Paes's occupation?
Jennifer Paes was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jennifer Paes?
Jennifer Paes was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jennifer Paes. https://biography.guide/jennifer-paes/
MLA: "Jennifer Paes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jennifer-paes/.
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