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Benjamin Zephaniah has died age 65. What a thoughtful, kind and caring man he was. The world has lost a poet, an intellectual and a cultural revolutionary. I have lost a great friend." [123] The BBC later re-broadcast Zephaniah's documentary A Picture of Birmingham, in which he revisited his birthplace and his former approved school. [52]

Benjamin Zephaniah's tragic final post came weeks before his death aged 65. The BBC Peaky Blinders star and poet has died aged 65 - after an eight-week battle with a brain tumour.

LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots, has died. He was 65. Zephaniah died Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago, his family said in a statement on Instagram.

Zephaniah died of a brain tumor — eight weeks after his diagnosis — with his wife by his side, the post said. “Benjamin was a true pioneer and innovator, he gave the world so much,” the ...

British poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah has died after a short illness, according to a post from his family on his official X account. The statement said the 65-year-old was diagnosed with a ...

Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago. A statement posted on his Instagram account confirmed he died in the early hours of Thursday.

Throughout his career, Zephaniah, who was dyslexic, published five novels, poetry collections for both adults and children, and appeared in the hit BBC series Peaky Blinders, as Jeremiah Jesus, from 2013 to 2022. Much of his work and activism focused on anti-racism and anti-colonialism. Dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65. (Getty)

Benjamin Zephaniah, a celebrated British poet, writer, and actor, perhaps best known for playing Jeremiah Jesus in Peaky Blinders, has died.He was 65. The passing was confirmed on the star’s ...

Benjamin Zephaniah, an author, professor and poet whose work, infused with strong social messages, helped inspire a generation of British poets to find their voices, died on Thursday. He was 65.

Benjamin Zephaniah has died age 65. What a thoughtful, kind and caring man he was. The world has lost a poet, an intellectual and a cultural revolutionary. I have lost a great friend. RIP Benjamin."

The literary world is in mourning for the poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah, who has died age 65. The Birmingham-born dub poet, best known for collections such as Talking Turkeys , died on ...

Poet Benjamin Zephaniah, who also acted on shows including Peaky Blinders, died on Thursday, eight weeks after getting diagnosed with a brain tumor.He was 65. “It is with great sadness and ...

Benjamin Zephaniah died in December 2023 aged 65. Poems have been read out and attached to newly planted trees in honour of writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah.

Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65 after brain tumour diagnosis: Poet and Peaky Blinders star passes away after eight-week health battle as family pay tribute to 'true pioneer who gave the world so much'

British poet, musician and actor Benjamin Zephaniah, known for fighting racism and social injustice, has died at the age of 65, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, his family said on Thursday.

Poetry pioneer and Peaky Blinders star Professor Benjamin Zephaniah has died aged 65. Zephaniah, who was best known for his poetry and literature, died in the early hours of December 7 2023, his ...

Peaky Blinders star and poet Benjamin Zephaniah has died aged 65 just eight weeks after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. The tragic news was announced in a statement shared by his family on ...

The British writer and performer passed away after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. He was a pioneer of dub poetry, a critic of the empire and a friend of the Black Writers' Guild.

Poet, book author, and actor Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65. The British artist passed away after a brief illness, shocking his mass following of admirers. Fans are remembering Benjamin via sweet tributes online following his untimely passing. Article continues below advertisement.