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2023 saw a number of leading left wing figures pass away

Fans of the late poet and activist Benjamin Zephaniah were asked to plant flowers and trees in his honour. 

The talented and acclaimed writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah passed away aged 65 Thursday 7th December. Since then, many people in and outside the literary world have been in mourning; often referred to as ‘the people’s laureate’, his poetry is characterised by its performance-oriented style as he draws inspiration from reggae and other musical forms. 

In 2003, Zephaniah rejected an OBE as a protest against British imperialism. ‘Stick it, Mr Blair and Mrs Queen,’ he said at the time

The performance poet on some of the issues he felt most passionately about during his lifetime.

Writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah succumbed to a brain tumor discovered just eight weeks ago and died Thursday at age 65 with his wife by his side.

‘Talking Turkeys’ writer and activist was diagnosed with a brain tumour eight weeks ago

British poet, musician and actor Benjamin Zephaniah, known for fighting racism and social injustice, has died at the age of 65, after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, his family said on Thursday.

Jess Green, a writer and performer, keeps the letter from Benjamin Zephaniah in a frame above her desk.

Peaky Blinders actor Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Get the details…