Benjamin Zephaniah has died (Picture: David Corio/Redferns)

Professor Benjamin Zephaniah has died aged 65.

In the early hours of December 7 2023, Zephaniah died, his family have announced.

He was diagnosed with a brain tumour just eight weeks ago.

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RIP.