Family pay tribute to 'rock n roll' former gangster Dave Courtney
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe family of ex-gangster Dave Courtney has paid tribute to his “incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life” after the 64-year-old was found dead at his home in south-east London.
Courtney, who claimed to be an associate of 1960s gangland criminals the Kray twins, swapped an earlier life of crime for writing books in his later years.
He was found at his home in Chestnut Rise, Plumstead in south east London on Sunday, having reportedly shot himself. His family posted a statement on X, formerly Twitter, that said: “On October 22 2023, Dave made the decision to stop the ride.
He had lived an incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life in which he touched the hearts of so many. READ MORE: 'Most feared man in Britain' - Notorious former London gangster Dave Courtney found dead READ MORE: The EncroChat messages that saw gang's drugs and gun empire crumble “The physical pain of living the lifestyle he chose, especially due to the pain of both cancer and arthritis in his later years, became too much.” Fans flocked to social media to pay tribute to Courtney.
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