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A leading cancer expert once described by the Duke of Cambridge as an 'inspiration' has died suddenly after a routine yellow fever jab.

Martin Gore, 67, passed away after suffering total organ failure shortly after having the injection, which is recommended to anyone visiting Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Central America and the Caribbean, reports The Times.

Serious side effects from the vaccine are very rare, but are more common in those over the age of 60, or in anyone with HIV/AIDS.

Professor Gore, who worked as an oncologist for more than 35 years, focused on ovarian cancer, melanoma and renal cell carcinoma.

In 2015, he was given The Royal Marsden's Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Prince William.