Goldsmith, who died of pancreatic cancer at age 64 in Aug 1997, was amusing and learned on the subjects of history and politics. He traveled extensively, and e was a member of the European Parliament. His childhood, political career and personal life are discussed.
ONE of the greatest pleasures of my life has been my friendship with Sir James Goldsmith, who died last week. There was no sadness about Jimmy, even at the very end, when pancreatic cancer had spread. He refused painkillers and kept a clear head. The jokes never stopped, nor did the wide-ranging discussions, anecdotes and all, ...
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