Poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65

The dub poet had appeared in the hit show Peaky Blinders and was known for his works about refugees and healthy eating

Poet Benjamin Zephaniah has died (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)

Writer Professor Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65, his family have announced.

The dub poet, known for his works about refugees and healthy eating and who also appeared in hit BBC show Peaky Blinders as Jeremiah Jesus, had been diagnosed with a brain tumour shortly before his death.