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Poet, performer and actor hailed as one of Britain’s most outspoken and original literary voices

Writers, artists and politicians have paid tribute to "pioneer and innovator" Professor Benjamin Zephaniah, who has died aged 65.

Among those paying tribute was his Peaky Blinders co-star Cillian Murphy

Benjamin Zephaniah, the iconic Black British poet, writer, campaigner and actor has died aged 65 his family announced today. Zephaniah was born in Birmingham in 1958, the son of Caribbean parents of the Windrush generation. He was a prominent anti-racist and anti-imperialist, notably turning down royal honours, instead penning a piece in response titled: "Me? I thought, OBE

Trailblazing British Dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah has died aged 65, and notable names from across the UK have paid homage to his legacy.

The muscular multicultural Britain that we enjoy today owes so much to the late poet and writer’s fearless work, says writer Nels Abbey

Legendary dub poet and writer dies aged 65

Writer Professor Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65, his family have announced

Previous winners include Sir Grayson Perry, Sir Steve McQueen and artist Damien Hirst.

The Oxford-born artist is known for his work with unconventional materials such as welded barriers, hazard tape, office files and net curtains.