Memorial Page for Benjamin Zephaniah

Apr 15, 1958 – Dec 7, 2023(65 years)Born in:Handsworth, England

British poet

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Biography

Birthplace

Handsworth, England

Nationality

United Kingdom

Cause of Death

brain tumor

Religion

Rastafari

Occupation(7)

actor poet writer singerdub poetautobiographer musician

Awards(4)

honorary doctor of the University of Birminghamhonorary doctor of the University of ExeterHonorary Fellow of the British Academyhonorary doctorate

Benjamin Zephaniah (* April 15, 1958 in Handsworth; † December 7, 2023) was a british poet. He was 65 years old. His faith was Rastafari. He received 4 awards, including honorary doctor of the University of Birmingham, honorary doctor of the University of Exeter. His cause of death was brain tumor.

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Born in Handsworth, England

1958

honorary doctorate

2004

Honorary Fellow of the British Academy

2022

Died (brain tumor)

2023

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Benjamin Zephaniah. Forever remembered.