Dave Courtney was known for claiming to have links to the notorious Kray twins, and boasting that he inspired Vinnie Jones's character in Guy Ritchie's cult gangster film Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels.
Tributes are being paid to former gangster-turned-author and actor Dave Courtney, who has been found dead at his home. The 64-year-old, who claimed to be an associate of 1960s gangland criminals the Kray twins, was found in Plumstead, southeast London, on Sunday after having reportedly shot himself. The Metropolitan Police said his death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation.
Courtney was known for claiming to have links to Britain's notorious criminal Kray twins and arranging security for Ronnie Kray's funeral, though he would only have been a child when they were convicted. He also said he had been the target of murder attempts, including being shot and stabbed during his time in the criminal underworld.
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