The Grio

Benjamin Zephaniah, Black British poet and political activist who spoke out on issues of race, dies at 65

LONDON (AP) — Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, political activist and actor who drew huge inspiration from his Caribbean roots, has died. He was 65. Benjamin Zephaniah, Black British poet and ...
AV Club

R.I.P. Benjamin Zephaniah, poet, activist, and Peaky Blinders actor

Benjamin Zephaniah—a British poet and professor who appeared in Peaky Blinders as street preacher Jeremiah “Jimmy” Jesus—has died. The new comes via a post on his official Instagram account, stating ...
AOL

Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet and ‘Peaky Blinders’ Actor, Dies at 65

Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, writer and actor who played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in “Peaky Blinders,” has died. He was 65. According to a statement posted to Zephaniah’s official Instagram ...
Los Angeles Times

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

Netflix’s hit series “Peaky Blinders” is mourning one of its own: British poet, writer and actor Benjamin Zephaniah, who died Thursday. “We are so shocked and devastated at the news of the death of ...
The Free Press Journal

Peaky Blinders Actor Benjamin Zephaniah Passes Away After Brain Tumour Diagnosis; Family Issues Statement

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 ...
AOL

‘Peaky Blinders’ Actor Benjamin Zephaniah Dead at 65

Benjamin Zephaniah the British writer and dub poet poses for a portrait in the grounds of Peterborough Cathedral on September 13th 2021 in Cambridgeshire (Photo by Tom Jenkins/Getty Images) Benjamin ...
Yahoo

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

Benjamin Zephaniah, a poet and writer who appeared in the Netflix series "Peaky Blinders," has died. He was 65. (Tom Jenkins / Getty Images) Netflix's hit series "Peaky Blinders" is mourning one of ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Benjamin Zephaniah, British Poet, Political Activist and ‘Peaky Blinders’ Actor, Dies at 65

He died Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago, his family said in a statement. By The Associated Press Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet and political activist who drew ...
The Daily Star

Actor Benjamin Zephaniah from 'Peaky Blinders' passes away

Actor and poet Benjamin Zephaniah, known for his role as Jeremiah Jesus in the popular show "Peaky Blinders", has died at the age of 65. As per a statement on Benjamin Zephaniah's official Instagram ...
Yardbarker

Benjamin Zephaniah Dies: ‘Peaky Blinders’ Actor & Poet Was 65

Benjamin Zephaniah, a celebrated British poet, writer, and actor, perhaps best known for playing Jeremiah Jesus in Peaky Blinders, has died. He was 65. The passing was confirmed on the star’s official ...
New York Post

‘Peaky Blinders’ actor Benjamin Zephaniah dead at 65

Benjamin Zephaniah, who played the role of Jeremiah Jesus on the TV show “Peaky Blinders,” has died. He was 65. The British actor died on Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ...