Dave Courtney was known for claiming to have links to the notorious Kray twins, and boasting that he inspired Vinnie Jones's character in Guy Ritchie's cult gangster film Lock, Stock, And Two Smoking Barrels.
A self-proclaimed former gangster who became an author and actor has died. Dave Courtney was found dead at his home in Plumstead, southeast London, on Sunday. A statement on his social media pages said he had taken his own life. According to his Facebook page, the 64-year-old had spent his Saturday watching his football team Charlton. Pictures showed him watching on as they beat Reading 4-0 in a League One match, and enjoying a meal at their stadium with friends.
Courtney said his exploits had inspired Vinnie Jones's character in the film Lock, Stock, And Two Smoking Barrels, which brought the former football hardman to the attention of Hollywood. Courtney would himself pursue a screen career, appearing in crime documentaries and low-budget gangster films. He also wrote several books, including one in which he claimed to have been found not guilty in 19 separate trials.
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