Dave Courtney, one of the UK’s most notorious gangsters, has been found dead at home.
The 64-year-old was famously affiliated with London hardmen the Kray brothers, Roy Shaw and Lenny McLean.
Yesterday evening (October 22), a statement released on Courtney’s social media said he took his own life, according to the Mirror.
Who was Dave Courtney?
Dave Courtney born David John Courtney was an English self-proclaimed gangster who became both an author and an actor.
Courtney was born in Bermondsey, London. He went to Adamsrill primary school in Sydenham, South East London.
Courtney often focused on his links with gangsters such as Reggie Kray[8] and Lenny McLean, although he was nine years old when Kray was imprisoned.
Dave Courtney has claimed to have been shot, stabbed, had his nose bitten off, and stated that he has had to kill to stay alive.
He made the claim that his involvement in a car crash on the M20 was an attempt by “someone who had a grudge against him” to kill him.
Courtney often referred to himself as Dave Courtney OBE, the suffix standing for One Big Ego.
His house in Plumstead, called Camelot Castle, was decorated with Union Jack flags and the cross of St George, a painted depiction of himself as a knight and a large knuckle duster.
Dave Courtney claimed to have been involved in debt-collecting, minding clubs, assault, contraband, and murder.
He also claimed he has spent time in Belmarsh Prison as a high security prisoner, which has been backed up by ex-prison guard Jim Dawkins in his book The Loose Screw.
In his book F**k the Ride, Courtney claims to have been found not guilty in 19 separate trials.
On 22 October 2023, Dave Courtney was found dead at his home in Plumstead having shot himself. He was 64.
Dave Courtney cause of death
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.
It reads: “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. Details about funeral arrangements will be provided in due course. His family ask for respect during this period of mourning.”
Met Police say they were called to an address on Chestnut Rise in Plumstead at around 11:25am on Sunday (October 22), after reports of a man found dead. A 64-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, with the death being treated as unexpected and under investigation.
Dave Courtney lays claim to having arranged the security for Ronnie Kray’s funeral in 1995 – despite only being 9 when one of the UK’s most notorious criminal double acts were locked up. Throughout an eventful criminal career Courtney claims to have been shot, stabbed and had his nose nearly bitten off before it was sewed back on.
Just yesterday he posted on Facebook after a hospitality visit to Charlton Athletic. A smiling Courtney wrote: “At Charlton today . Full works today three course meal and our man James company is Sponser for the game. Billingham communications ……… an wat a cool cool day it’s all turning out to be.”
Dave Courtney net worth
Dave Courtney was a former London gangster who became an author and actor.
He died at the age of 64 on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home in Plumstead.
His net worth is estimated to be between $3 million and $10 million.
He made most of his money from his work in the entertainment industry, including his TV appearances, modelling career, and football agent business.
He also earned money from his book sales and product endorsements.
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