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Peaky Blinders actor and poet Benjamin Zephaniah passes away at 65
Updated On: 07 December, 2023 06:48 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
Peaky Blinders actor and poet Benjamin Zephaniah died on Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago
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Benjamin Zephaniah in a still from Peaky Bilnders
Popular show `Peaky Blinders` actor and poet Benjamin Zephaniah passed away at the age of 65. He played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in `Peaky Blinders.` According to a statement posted to Zephaniah`s official Instagram account, he died on Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago, as per Variety, a US-based media outlet.
"Benjamin`s wife was by his side throughout and was with him when he passed," the statement continued. "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."
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