'Mr Nice' Howard Marks dies of cancer aged 70
Howard Marks, the former drugs smuggler known as Mr Nice, has died, it has been reported.
The 70-year-old announced he had inoperable bowel cancer last year.
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LIMITED OFFERHoward Marks, the former drugs smuggler known as Mr Nice, has died, it has been reported.
The 70-year-old announced he had inoperable bowel cancer last year.
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