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Benjamin Zephaniah dies: Poet's work on Sky in 2021 F1 season remembered
Benjamin Zephaniah has sadly passed away aged 65. The poet and writer was diagnosed with a brain tumour just eight weeks ago. A post on Instagram confirmed the sad news and it included a statement from his wife. Zephaniah was part of the Sky Sports F1 team and will be remembered for his poems and previews during the 2021 Formula 1 season.
Benjamin Zephaniah on Sky Sports
Zephaniah's wife "was with him throughout and was by his side when he passed". "We shared him with the world, and we know many will be shocked and saddened by this news," the statement said.
Zephaniah worked with Sky Sports F1 and featured at the start of some of the races. The season saw Max Verstappen go toe-to-toe, and the writer from Birmingham formed words to build up hype, tension and excitement. His narration for one of the best Formula 1 seasons in the sport's history will always be remembered. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad moment.
Below are two of the poems Zephaniah created for Sky Sports in 2021.
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