Benjamin Zephaniah, a beloved actor, writer, and poet, has recently passed away. This deeply heart-wrenching news comes as a shock to many, having been only 65 years old. This sudden passing was a result of a brain tumor that he had been diagnosed with only eight weeks ago. The actor was a crucial part of the highly adored series, Peaky Blinders, playing the recurring role of Jeremiah “Jimmy” Jesus, a street preacher who was close to the Shelby family.
With how frequently he worked with the series, those who were close to him, including Cillian Murphy spoke out about how much they were affected by this tragic news. The official Instagram account for the series also put up a statement where they spoke on how important he was for the series and how his loss will be felt by all who were a part of it.
Cillian Murphy Talks About Benjamin Zephaniah’s Passing
According to Deadline, Cillian Murphy spoke about Benjamin Zephaniah’s passing in a very sincere message. The actor started by saying that Zephaniah was an extremely exceptional and talented person. He added that not only was he an impactful actor, but also a beloved poet and writer.
“Benjamin was a truly gifted and beautiful human being — a generational poet, writer, musician and activist. A proud Brummie and a Peaky Blinder,” said Murphy in a statement. “I’m so saddened by this news. RIP.”
Murphy also mentioned that he would always be a Brummie, a word used frequently in the series, and added that he was also forever a part of the Peaky Blinders. The actor finished by saying that he was deeply devasted by this news and telling him to rest in peace.
Peaky Blinders Instagram Posts About Benjamin Zephaniah
Cillian Murphy wasn’t the only person from Peaky Blinders to speak on this as the official Instagram page for the series put out a post, speaking on Benjamin Zephaniah’s passing. They started by mentioning that they were finding it difficult to process the news of his untimely death and added that they were sorrowful.
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They then mentioned that he was an extremely loved person who had quite an impact on the world around him. They also added that he had a huge hand in making the Peaky Blinders what it is today, being a part of it from the very start.
