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Coverage dated December 6, 2023

'Peaky Blinders' family mourns Benjamin Zephaniah, actor and poet who died at 65

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Benjamin Zephaniah, a poet and writer who appeared in the Netflix series 'Peaky Blinders,' has died. He was 65. His 'Peaky Blinders' family paid tribute on Thursday.

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  1. Los Angeles Times

    'Peaky Blinders' family mourns Benjamin Zephaniah, actor and poet who died at 65 (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Benjamin Zephaniah, a poet and writer who appeared in the Netflix series 'Peaky Blinders,' has died. He was 65. His 'Peaky Blinders' family paid tribute on Thursday.

  2. New York Post

    ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor Benjamin Zephaniah dead at 65 (opens New York Post)

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    “Through an amazing career including a huge body of poems, literature, music, television and radio, Benjamin leaves us with a joyful and fantastic legacy.”

  3. CNN

    British poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65 (opens CNN)

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    British poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah has died, according to a post from his family on his official X account.

  4. The Guardian

    Benjamin Zephaniah obituary (opens The Guardian)

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    Poet, performer and actor hailed as one of Britain’s most outspoken and original literary voices

  5. The Hollywood Reporter

    Benjamin Zephaniah, British Poet, Political Activist and ‘Peaky Blinders’ Actor, Dies at 65 (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    He died Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago, his family said in a statement.

  6. People

    Benjamin Zephaniah, ‘Peaky Blinders’ Actor and British Poet, Dead at 65 (opens People)

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    The renowned British poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah, who appeared in 'Peaky Blinders,' has died at 65 years old.

  7. Deadline

    Benjamin Zephaniah Dies: Celebrated British Poet & ‘Peaky Blinders’ Actor Was 65 (opens Deadline)

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    Celebrated British poet Benjamin Zephaniah died today, eight weeks after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He was 65. His death was confirmed in a post on his Instagram account. The poet, who wa…

  8. The Guardian

    British poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65 (opens The Guardian)

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    The dub poet and author of collections including Talking Turkeys has died of a brain tumour

  9. NBC News

    Benjamin Zephaniah, poet and ‘Peaky Blinders’ actor, dies at 65 (opens NBC News)

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    According to a statement posted to Zephaniah’s official Instagram account, he died on Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago.

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