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Boyega’s childhood friend Taylor was tragically killed at the age of just 10

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 Star Wars actor speaks publicly for the first time about the impact of his school friend's killing in 2000.

Star Wars actor John Boyega has said the murder of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor was a “life-changing event” that spurred him on to become a film star.

Star Wars actor found inspiration in childhood friend’s poem read at funeral

John Boyega has told how his friend Damilola Taylor’s “tragic” murder “shaped” him, spurring him on to follow his dream...

Star Wars actor John Boyega has spoken for the first time about the murder of his friend Damilola Taylor. Boyega and his sister Grace were among the last people to see the schoolboy alive

Boyega, 32, best known for his role as rogue Stormtrooper Finn in Disneys sci-fi saga, has spoken about how he was caught up in the youngsters death on November 27 2000.

Star Wars actor John Boyega says a moment at Damilola Taylor's funeral inspired him to chase film stardom in his first comment on his friend.

Civil servant and indefatigable campaigner against knife crime who was driven by the killing of his ten-year-old son Damilola