Ex-gangster Dave Courtney was battling cancer at the time of his death, it has been revealed.
His family said in a statement this morning: “On October 22 Dave made the decision to ‘stop the ride’.
“He had lived an incredible, colourful rock n roll life 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.
“So, rather than be a burden to his family and friends, he chose to ‘stop the ride’ and take his way out.”
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