The Latest Breaking News from Benjamin Zephaniah

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

The prolific author of poetry, plays and stories for adults and children was subversive, playful and political

The acclaimed writer and poet for children and adults has died aged 65. Here, leading contemporaries pay tribute

He played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in 'Peaky Blinders.' According to a statement posted to Zephaniah's official Instagram account, he died on Thursday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor eight weeks ago, as per Variety, a US-based media outlet. Read further on Dynamite News:

Carner pays tribute to ‘the man that gave me my name’ in heartfelt post after Zephiniah’s death on Thursday

Much loved writer and poet brought genuine Birmingham charm to the BBC period crime drama

As writers and readers pay tribute to the poet, here are three works reflecting his care and concern for refugees, for justice and for our need to feel we belong

We would like to hear your memories of Benjamin Zephaniah – whether you met him, worked with him, or enjoyed his work

He turned down an OBE in 2003 writing: "Benjamin Zephaniah OBE - no way Mr Blair, no way Mrs Queen. I am profoundly anti-empire."