Former gangster turned actor Dave Courtney dies aged 64
suicide.The Metropolitan Police have said his death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation.His family paid tribute to his “incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life” and how he had experienced the “pain of both cancer and arthritis in his later years”.In a statement posted on his Instagram account, the family wrote: “On October 22 2023, Dave made the decision to ‘stop the ride’.“He had lived an incredible, colourful, rock ‘n’ roll life in which he touched the hearts of so many. The physical pain of living the lifestyle he chose, especially due to the pain of both cancer and arthritis in his later years, became too much.”Thank you to all those who have brought floral tributes so far.