Star Wars actor John Boyega speaks for first time on how Damilola Taylor’s death ‘shaped’ him
by Hannah Roberts
Mar 29, 2024
3 minutes
Star Wars actor John Boyega has spoken publicly for the first time about the murder of his friend Damilola Taylor and said the tragic event was “life changing” and has “shaped” who he is today.
The 32-year-old, who played Finn in the Disney saga, said he has purposely refrained from talking about the subject of his murder but was motivated to speak out following the death of Damilola’s father, Richard Taylor, on Saturday.
Damilola was 10 years old when he was slashed with a broken, south-east , on November 27 2000.
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