British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65
0Pioneering British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who used humour and wit to address political injustices, has died aged 65.
The dub poet, known for his works about refugees and healthy eating and who also appeared in hit BBC show Peaky Blinders as Jeremiah Jesus, had been diagnosed with a brain tumour shortly before his death.
“It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the death of our beloved Husband, Son, and Brother in the early hours of this morning (7 December),” a statement posted on his social media channels read. “Benjamin was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago.
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