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‘Peaky Blinders’ actor Benjamin Zephaniah dead at 65
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December 7, 2023
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0:36Now PlayingBenjamin Zephaniah, who played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in “Peaky Blinders,” has died. He was 65.
Zephaniah died on Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago.
“Benjamin’s wife was by his side throughout and was with him when he passed,” a statement on his official Instagram account read. “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.”
The statement concluded: “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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