Benjamin Zephaniah

2023 - 12 - 7

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Benjamin Zephaniah: Writer, poet and Peaky Blinders actor dies ... (BBC News)

A statement posted on his Instagram account said he was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago.

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Tributes pour in for Benjamin Zephaniah as poet and Peaky Blinders ... (The Independent)

'Talking Turkeys' writer and activist was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago.

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Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65 (The Bookseller)

An announcement made by his family on the poet's Facebook page stated that he died in the early hours of 7th December 2023, eight weeks after being ...

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Benjamin Zephaniah Dead: Poet and 'Peaky Blinders' Actor Was 65 (Variety)

Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet and actor who played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in "Peaky Blinders," has died. He was 65.

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Benjamin Zephaniah Dies: UK Poet & 'Peaky Blinders' Actor Dies ... (Deadline)

Benjamin Zephaniah, the celebrated British poet and 'Peaky Blinders' actor, has died aged 65.

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Poet and writer Benjamin Zephaniah dies at 65 after brain tumour ... (ITV News)

Born and raised in Handsworth, Birmingham, he went on to become one of Britain's best-loved poets. | ITV News Central.

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I met Benjamin Zephaniah several times – he was as open and kind ... (The Independent)

Helen Brown interviewed the poet and writer on many occasions before his death. Here, she speaks about what made him so special, both to herself and her ...

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Benjamin Zephaniah: Writer, poet and Peaky Blinders actor dies ... (BBC News)

A statement posted on his Instagram account said he was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago.

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Benjamin Zephaniah: The James Brown of dub poetry (BBC News)

Friend pays tribute to a "humble man" with huge integrity, after the writer and poet passed away aged 65.

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Poet, writer, musician and activist Benjamin Zephaniah has died (Folk Radio UK)

The poet, writer, musician, activist and self-proclaimed 'Rasta Folkie' Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with a brain ...

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Benjamin Zephaniah death: Tributes pour in for Talking Turkeys ... (The Independent)

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 ...

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'His poetry, his activism… I was inspired': readers pay tribute to ... (The Guardian)

'His poetry, his activism… I was inspired': readers pay tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah · I have a memory, at age nine, of reading a poem in year four (around 2000 ...

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How Benjamin Zephaniah became the face of British Rastafari (The Conversation UK)

Poet, actor, activist and musical luminary, Zephaniah embodied a challenge to the pervasive, racist stereotypes that have long tagged the Rastafari movement ...

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Benjamin Zephaniah: University tribute to 'one-man national grid' poet (BBC News)

De Montfort University awarded Benjamin Zephaniah, who died on Thursday, an honorary degree in 2015.

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Benjamin Zephaniah – A voice of compassion for all - Animal Aid (Animal Aid)

It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Professor Benjamin Zephaniah. A wonderful friend and compassionate voice for all animals, ...

Tribute to Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah – Newham Council (Newham Council)

Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE offered heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of celebrated poet, writer and artist Benjamin Zephaniah who passed away at ...

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Benjamin Zephaniah: The James Brown of dub poetry (BBC News)

Friend pays tribute to a "humble man" with huge integrity, after the writer and poet passed away aged 65.

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