Alex Wheatle, the ‘Brixton Bard’ who wrote the Crongton Knights books and inspired a film in Steve McQueen’s Small Axe series, has died aged 62. Alex’s family shared a statement confirming his death: ...
Award-winning writer Alex Wheatle MBE – whose life inspired a hit BBC series – has died aged 62. Wheatle, who was known as the Brixton Bard, passed away on March 16 following a prostate cancer ...