Dave Courtney, 64, was found dead at his home in south east London on Sunday.
The family of ex-gangster Dave Courtney has paid tribute to his “incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life” after the 64-year-old was found dead at his home in south-east London.
Courtney, who claimed to be an associate of 1960s gangland criminals the Kray twins, swapped an earlier life of crime for writing books in his later years.His family posted a statement on X that said: “On October 22 2023, Dave made the decision to stop the ride.
“The physical pain of living the lifestyle he chose, especially due to the pain of both cancer and arthritis in his later years, became too much.”The ex-criminal enjoyed the “full works” at The Valley stadium, eating a three-course meal. Courtney was rumoured to be the inspiration behind Vinnie Jones’s character in Guy Ritchie’s gangster film Lock, Stock, And Two Smoking Barrels.Comments: Our rules
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