The iconic British poet, activist, and actor Benjamin Zephaniah has sadly passed away at the age of 65. As tributes pour in from around the world, fans of the BBC drama Peaky Blinders are unaware that his character Jeremiah Jesus was inspired by a real soldier-turned-preacher from the 1920s. Jump to…Benjamin Zephaniah sadly passes away aged 65On the morning of December 7, 2023, Benjamin Zephaniah sadly died at the age of 65. The iconic activist and actor was diagnosed with a brain tumor two months ago and passed away with his wife by his side. “We shared him with the world and we know many wil…