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1958 – 2023Benjamin ZephaniahBritish Poet & WriterBritish writer, poet and activist of Jamaican heritage who became one of the most widely recognised poets in Britain. Known for his dub poetry and energetic performance style, he brought poetry to audiences far beyond the literary establishment. He declined an OBE in 2003, citing the British Empire's legacy of slavery and colonialism. He was also a prominent vegan, martial arts practitioner and campaigner for social justice.
2023DeathDied at the age of 65. He had been diagnosed with a brain tumour just eight weeks earlier.