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Alex Wheatle, novelist and ‘Brixton Bard’, dies aged 62

The writer, who found success with young adult novels, inspired one of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe films which was based on the author’s childhood

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2025

‘Brixton Bard’ Alex Wheatle dies aged 62 after prostate cancer battle

He was also known for being part of the 1981 Brixton riot – which inspired Sir Steve McQueen to direct the movie Alex Wheatle.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025