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arista
07-12-2023, 11:40 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67646607


Sad loss
Great Artist

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[Writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah
has died aged 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.
The statement said Zephaniah's wife
"was with him throughout and was by
his side when he passed".

"We shared him with the world
and we know many will be shocked
and saddened by this news," it added.]


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12836963/Benjamin-Zephaniah-dies-aged-65-brain-tumour-diagnosis.html

smudgie
07-12-2023, 11:44 AM
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Noooo.
I love Benjamin. He was such a laid back and grounded man.
Loved him in Peaky Blinders.
R.I.P. Jimmy Jesus.

UserSince2005
07-12-2023, 12:07 PM
He was a poet and he know it

Garfie
07-12-2023, 04:53 PM
Such a short time between diagnosis and passing. Very sad news. RIP Benjamin Zephaniah.

hijaxers
07-12-2023, 05:35 PM
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Noooo.
I love Benjamin. He was such a laid back and grounded man.
Loved him in Peaky Blinders.
R.I.P. Jimmy Jesus.

Oh yes smudgie i agree , a great poet also. Very sad.

GoldHeart
07-12-2023, 05:54 PM
Very sad news, he seemed like really talented nice guy.

R.I.P

arista
08-12-2023, 06:16 AM
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