Benjamin Zephaniah, a famed and celebrated poet and actor in works including Peaky Blinders, has tragically passed away at the age of 65.
He was diagnosed with a brain tumor just 8 weeks ago, Deadline reports. Keep reading to read his family’s statement… “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 the 7th December 2023. Benjamin’s wife was by his side throughout and was with him when he passed.
We shared him with the world and we know many will be shocked and saddened by this news. Benjamin was a true pioneer and innovator, he gave the world so much.
Through an amazing career including a huge body of poems, literature, music, television and radio, Benjamin leaves us with a joyful and fantastic legacy,” a statement posted to his Instagram read.
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