Benjamin Zephaniah remembered as ‘beautiful human being’
by Charlotte McLaughlin
Dec 07, 2023
3 minutes
Benjamin Zephaniah has been remembered as a “beautiful human being” and “generational” poet following his death aged 65.
The dub poet, known for his works about refugees and healthy eating and who also appeared in hit BBC show Peaky Blinders as Jeremiah Jesus, had been diagnosed with a brain tumour shortly before his death.
A slew of celebrities have paid tribute to the poet, actor and author including , known for portraying Tommy Shelby in the hit BBC series
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