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Hackney poet who challenged mental health stigma dies


Will Durrant
Published:
10:13 AM February 10, 2021
  
Bard of Hackney”, Frank Bangay has died at his home, aged 70.
- Credit: Courtesy of Core Arts
Frank Bangay, known to some as the “Bard of Hackney”, died at his home aged 70 on January 25.
Frank combined mental health activism with poetry, going on to establish and work with numerous organisations throughout his life to support others experiencing mental ill health.
His friend, Kim Bennett, said: “A great many people have heard and seen Frank over the years and will remember his unique performance style, and the humour, depth and wisdom of his verses.
Born in Wandsworth in 1951, the poet grew up in south London but lived and campaigned in Hackney for most of his adult life. ....

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