Notorious former London gangster-turned-actor Dave Courtney dies aged 64

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Former East End gangster Dave Courtney was found dead at his home on Sunday, a statement posted to his social media announced.

Dave Courtney was found dead aged 64 at his home on Chestnut Rise, Plumstead, on Sunday.His death was announced in a post on his social media accounts, as it read: "It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Courtney at the age of 64."Dave tragically took his own life in the early hours of Sunday 22nd October, with a firearm at his Camelot Castle home in Plumstead."The statement said details of his funeral would be announced in “due course”.

Read more: ‘A hero to millions’: Tributes pour in as Sir Bobby Charlton, England World Cup hero, dies aged 86Read more: Legendary political cartoonist dies after heart attack on bridge It comes after Courtney was last pictured on Saturday watching his football team Charlton in a League One match and sharing a meal with friends.The ex-gangster shared photos of himself beaming with friends at the match, captioned: “An wat a cool cool day it's all turning out to be.

 

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