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

Creator of new BBC Three drama tragically dies days before premiere

Alex Wheatle MBE was the famed author of the Crongton book franchise

‘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.

Alex Wheatle Dies: ‘Crongton’ Author Who Inspired ‘Small Axe’ Film Was 62

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: “It is with great sadness we inform you that Alex Wheatle, our ‘Brixton Bard’, sadly passed away on Sunday 16th March 2025 […]

BBC star who inspired iconic series dies a week before new show starts

Writer Alex Wheatle, who inspired the BBC series Small Axe, has sadly passed away aged 62, according to his family who have paid tribute to the star

Iconic writer who inspired iconic BBC series dies as tributes pour in

Legendary writer Alex Wheatle MBE has passed away aged 62, according to his family who paid tribute to the writer who inspired hit series Small Axe

Alex Wheatle: Resting in Power – A Personal Reflection - Asian Culture Vulture

Sailesh Ram, the editor and founder of this website, pays tribute to a writer who always inspired him… VERY SHOCKED and saddened to hear the news of writer Alex Wheatle’s…read more → The post Alex Wheatle: Resting in Power – A Personal Reflection appeared first on Asian Culture Vulture.