Former gangster turned author and celebrity Dave Courtney left for his heavenly abode, have a look at his net worth and wife
He was 64-year-old.
Ex-gangster and author Dave Courtney dead, cause of death, net worth, wife, son, age and bio
Born on February 17, 1959, in Bermondsey, London, as David John Courtney, he was a self-proclaimed reformed gangster who transitioned from a life of crime to become a celebrated author and public figure.
PLUMSTEAD: Emergency services were called to Chestnust Rise in Plumstead this morning. There are unconfirmed reports that ‘ex-London gangster’ Dave Courtney has taken his own life with a firearm. pic.twitter.com/e7KnJzKvAb
— Kent 999s (@Kent_999s) October 22, 2023
— Dave Courtney OBE Official (@davecourtney666) October 22, 2023
Courtney chronicled his tumultuous past, sharing stories of being shot and the dire circumstances that once forced him to take a life to survive.
Dave Courtney Books
Throughout his career, Courtney authored six books and starred in his own film, titled “Hell To Pay.” He also made a living by participating in various television documentaries where he discussed his criminal history, his associations, and appeared in movies.
Dave Courtney claimed connections to notorious figures in the criminal world, such as Reggie Kray and Lenny McLean. He is perhaps best known for his role in organizing security at Kray’s funeral in 1995.
He also asserted that he spent time in Belmarsh Prison as a high-security inmate, a claim supported by ex-prison guard Jim Dawkins in his book “The Loose Screw.”
Jail Time
While Courtney had a few close calls with the law, including avoiding jail time in 2009 on firearm charges, some former members of the Richardson gang, namely Bernard O’Mahoney and Frankie Fraser, accused him of fabricating and embellishing his criminal record, which Courtney vehemently denied.
Cause of Death
Dave Courtney passed away on October 22, 2023 after taking his own life. His neighbor, Sheila, age 68, revealed that she received a call from a friend of Courtney, Brendan, who shared the tragic news of his shooting and subsequent death.
Despite his ongoing health struggles with arthritis, Dave seemed content, having recently regained his driver’s license and was looking forward to acquiring a new Peugeot.
Dave Courtney’s house in Plumstead, southeast London, was distinctive, adorned with Union Flags, the cross of St. George, and a painted portrait of himself alongside a large knuckle duster.
Net Worth
Reports regarding Courtney’s net worth vary considerably, with some sources estimating it to be around $5 million (£4.1 million) and others suggesting a higher figure of $30 million (£24.7 million).
Courtney and his wife JennyBean prefer to keep their private life out of the public spotlight and Dave has kept personal information about his marriage close to his chest and never talked about it in the media. Some reports claim JennyBean is a rapper, but nothing is officially known.
33 year old Genson Courtney was the son of Dave Courtney’s wife Jenny and his stepson.
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