British poet, writer, and 'Peaky Blinders' actor, Benjamin Zephaniah, has passed away at the age of 65 after an eight-week battle with a brain tumor. Cillian Murphy, co-star in 'Peaky Blinders,' expressed his tribute to Zephaniah, describing him as a gifted and beautiful human being. Zephaniah's remarkable life included his role in 'Peaky Blinders' as well as his impact as a poet, playwright, novelist, and children's author. His work focused on combating racism and social injustice, inspiring future generations of poets. Cillian Murphy also expressed openness to the idea of a 'Peaky Blinders' movie, following the show's successful six seasons and an ambiguous ending. Margot Robbie, a 'Peaky Blinders' superfan, advocated for a spinoff film, to which Cillian Murphy expressed willingness, acknowledging that there might be more story to tell.
Benjamin Zephaniah, an author, professor and poet whose work, infused with strong social messages, helped inspire a generation of British poets to find their voices, died at 65. https://t.co/Gq8ErWgtii
Benjamin Zephaniah, an author, professor and poet whose work, infused with strong social messages, helped inspire a generation of British poets to find their voices, died at 65. https://t.co/iL7gzUFsc9
Benjamin Zephaniah opened the door for future generations of poets of color to use their own voices. He died at 65. https://t.co/HxIsHfrOeH
Benjamin Zephaniah opened the door for future generations of poets of color to use their own voices. https://t.co/fPhTuDV4Vw
Benjamin Zephaniah, British Poet and Author Who ‘Overturned Ideas of Who a Poet Could Be,’ Dies at 65 https://t.co/nJ41QQiMm2
Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, writer and actor who played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in “Peaky Blinders,” has died at the age of 65. https://t.co/Yw3t56gHpB
Benjamin Zephaniah, a pioneering author, professor and poet whose work helped to inspire today’s generation of British poets and who did not shy away from topics such as racism and social justice throughout his decades-long career, died at 65 on Thursday. https://t.co/dTw6iFzfkX
Cillian Murphy leads tributes to Peaky Blinders star Benjamin Zephaniah following his death https://t.co/h5Cm2qooU8 https://t.co/uMUZn3t04t
Benjamin Zephaniah, a pioneering author, professor and poet whose work helped to inspire today’s generation of British poets and who did not shy away from topics such as racism and social justice throughout his decades-long career, died at 65 on Thursday. https://t.co/HuLVZiSfCC
🇬🇧 Benjamin Zephaniah, British poet and the man who played 'Jeremiah' in Peaky Blinders, has died age 65. RIP ♥️🕊️ https://t.co/QZZTCh9BUM
Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, writer and actor who played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in “Peaky Blinders,” has died at the age of 65. https://t.co/VwsGVSSOhI
R.I.P. Benjamin Zephaniah, poet, activist, and Peaky Blinders actor https://t.co/OcRMAN47Xb https://t.co/RwSnHqXw9l
Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet and "Peaky Blinders" actor who combated injustice and racial abuse, died on Thursday at the age of 65. https://t.co/3A7X8SIM0F
Benjamin Zephaniah, poet, performer, Black rights activist, dies aged 65 https://t.co/pw4woQN268 https://t.co/PxusjckFln
British Poet, Political Activist and 'Peaky Blinders' Actor Benjamin Zephaniah Dies at 65 https://t.co/edkV1W0P5J
Benjamin Zephaniah's 'Ode to Muhammad Ali'. 🥊 Zephaniah has died aged 65 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. https://t.co/Yvrv0Exci5
British poet and activist Benjamin Zephaniah, who played Jeremiah "Jimmy" Jesus in Peaky Blinders, has died at 65. https://t.co/2dhN88rW7O
Benjamin Zephaniah, British writer and poet has passed away aged 65. Here he is talking about Julian Assange - "the kind of person I've always wanted to see” #FreeAssange #FreeAssangeNOW https://t.co/ts1ai8ugBK
Renowned writer, poet, and Peaky Blinders actor Benjamin Zephaniah dies at 65 https://t.co/UVXfpPWKKD https://t.co/LMqkZitX2F
Cillian Murphy is Still Open To Making a PEAKY BLINDERS Movie, But Will It Happen? Link: https://t.co/uN89bAFkos https://t.co/pFQL0231Ql
Benjamin Zephaniah was extremely popular with the Welsh poetry crowd and one of a very small number of people who could get away with talking English at the National Eisteddfod. https://t.co/dpPf4AogJG
Cillian Murphy Pays Tribute To Benjamin Zephaniah: "A Proud Brummie And A Peaky Blinder" https://t.co/tsEJlHoFtE
‘Peaky Blinders’ star Benjamin Zephaniah dies 8 weeks after brain tumor diagnosis https://t.co/fsgYOXyMwp
Cillian Murphy pays tribute to his "Peaky Blinders" castmate Benjamin Zephaniah, who died today at age 65: “A truly gifted and beautiful human being -- a generational poet, writer, musician and activist." https://t.co/h59iVslueS
Benjamin Zephaniah tributes: Stars Trevor Nelson, Billy Bragg and Jay Blades lead outpouring of condolences after poet dies aged 65 https://t.co/zvpZk22fuF https://t.co/cuP8IrBNV1
Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65 after brain tumour diagnosis: Poet and Peaky Blinders star passes away after eight-week health battle as family pay tribute to 'true pioneer who gave the world so much' https://t.co/GStXeW5bYd https://t.co/MYvY7kbuEo
Six little known brain tumour warning signs after Benjamin Zephaniah died just eight weeks after diagnosis https://t.co/KjuvU40rWi https://t.co/PMYlpv1DMQ
Six little known brain tumour warning signs after Benjamin Zephaniah died just eight weeks after diagnosis https://t.co/2IQC9G1ebU https://t.co/lOuibaN7iQ
Inside the remarkable life of Benjamin Zephaniah from Peaky Blinders role to topping the Yugoslavian pop chart as world renowned poet dies aged 65 https://t.co/3x5mAQKw15 https://t.co/1Yxnxn0t6J
Inside the remarkable life of Benjamin Zephaniah from Peaky Blinders role to topping the Yugoslavian pop chart as world renowned poet dies aged 65 https://t.co/dA2M4bf53O https://t.co/ORUD1ZkwhT
RIP Benjamin Zephaniah. Poet, playwright, actor, musician, activist, vegan, anarchist, Corbynite. I didn’t share some of his beliefs, but admired his passion & the eloquent 🔥 he brought to fighting for things he cared about. A gifted and authentic man. https://t.co/TDcubRUWuD
Benjamin Zephaniah, a British poet, writer and actor who played the role of Jeremiah Jesus in “Peaky Blinders,” has died. He was 65. https://t.co/h59iVslueS
“My first racist attack was a brick in the back of the head.” The acclaimed British poet, playwright, novelist and children’s author Benjamin Zephaniah has died aged 65. In 2017, he answered the New Statesman Q&A ⬇️ https://t.co/0lRoj3xp2M
Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet and 'Peaky Blinders' Actor, Dies at 65 https://t.co/LCVqR4poas
Benjamin Zephaniah Dies: Celebrated British Poet & 'Peaky Blinders' Actor Dies Aged 65 https://t.co/S2ZQ09Os9f
Poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah has died aged 65 and family say he leaves a "joyful and fantastic legacy" https://t.co/ndriColfRe
Ah, sad news. RIP. A legend >> British poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65 https://t.co/FWKThEIfzl
Devastated to hear about the death of Benjamin Zephaniah at the age of 65. One of the greatest poets of our time, a pioneer, who unapologetically fought racism, the legacy of Empire, the Establishment, and the class system. Rest In Power. https://t.co/mz2MN24B1u
Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65 after brain tumour diagnosis https://t.co/gEDrwAWTtU https://t.co/civzcC7Zy9
Cillian Murphy Gives Update On Peaky Blinders Movie https://t.co/iCmbkWVvWH https://t.co/TItO9wSiPI
Margot Robbie saw an opportunity to fangirl over ‘Peaky Blinders’ and took it, asking Cillian Murphy to do a spinoff film. https://t.co/nDwxqkcXgj
'Peaky Blinders' superfan Margot Robbie pushed hard to convince Cillian Murphy to star in a spinoff: ‘I mean, I’m open to the idea. I’ve always thought that if there’s more story to tell’ READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/iwYWQnY3G4 https://t.co/YCClWB8a51
Margot Robbie saw an opportunity to fangirl over ‘Peaky Blinders’ and took it, asking Cillian Murphy to do a spinoff film. https://t.co/bQQWQ0qOVg
Cillian Murphy says he’s open to the idea of a ‘PEAKY BLINDERS’ movie. “I also do think it was a perfect 6 seasons and I do like the ambiguity of the ending.” (Source: @Variety) https://t.co/09VVOlfLbg