Alex Wheatle
Alex Wheatle was a celebrated British novelist and a close friend of filmmaker Steve McQueen. His life experiences, which included overcoming adversity and his contributions to literature, were portrayed in McQueen's 'Small Axe' series. Wheatle tragically died of prostate cancer at the age of 62, highlighting the urgent need for awareness and screening in the black community.
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Jamaica:
The late Alex Wheatle was a standout guest on Shanique Sinclair's FNBL.
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United Kingdom:
Alex Wheatle was a great friend of McQueen who died of prostate cancer at the age of 62.
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