Former London gangster-turned-author Dave Courtney has died aged 64.
Courtney was found dead at his home on Chestnut Rise, Plumstead, on Sunday.
A statement on his social media pages said he had taken his own life “with a firearm”.
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.”
The Met Police said officers attended an address on Chestnut Rise at about 11:25 BST following reports of a man found deceased.
A 64-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, the force said.
His family has been informed.
Formal identification has not taken place, and the death is being treated as unexpected and is under investigation, the Met said.
No arrests have been made.
Who was Dave Courtney?
Dave Courtney was born David John Courtney 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 and Lenny McLean, although he was nine years old when Kray was imprisoned.
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 , 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.
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, Courtney was found dead at his home in Plumstead having shot himself. He was 64
Dave Courtney Parents
Dave Courtney’s parents were Patrick W J Courtney and Teresa Courtney.
They lived in Bermondsey, London, where Dave was born in 1959.
Not much is known about their personal or professional lives.
Dave Courtney Siblings
Dave Courtney had a brother named Patrick Courtney, but not much is known about him.
He also had a sister named Sue Courtney Purcell, who is a rap artist and goes by the stage name of CC.
She has released several singles and collaborated with other artists.
She is also a model and actress who has appeared in magazines and films.
Dave Courtney was very close to his sister and often praised her talent and beauty.
Dave Courtney Family
Here is a list of some of the family members of Dave Courtney:
Patrick W J Courtney – father.
Teresa Courtney – mother.
Patrick Courtney – brother.
Sue Courtney Purcell – sister.
JennyBean – wife.
Courtney Courtney – daughter.
Lillie Eliza Berrys – daughter.
Lennox Esmee Wilson – adopted daughter.
Jett and Sully – stepsons.
Genson Courtney – stepson, murdered in 2011.
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