D Y Patil, a former governor and renowned educationist, died at his residence in Kolhapur after a prolonged illness. He was 91, according to one report, while another put his age at 92. Patil served as governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal during his career. A former Congress stalwart, he was also a recipient of the Padma Shri award. He is survived by his sons - Satej Patil, a former Maharashtra minister and Congress leader, and Sanjay and Ajinkya Patil. His death is being described as an irreparable loss to his family and the educational institutions bearing his name.