He tragically took his own life at his home in Plumstead, south-east London. Dave Courtney had a colorful past and claimed to have been involved in various criminal activities, including debt-collecting, club security, assault, contraband, and murder.

He had also served time in prison for attacking five men with a meat cleaver. Despite his criminal history, he later turned to acting and appeared in gangster films like "The Dead Sleep Easy" and "Clubbing To Death."

He was known for his colorful stories and connections with notorious gangsters such as Reggie Kray and Lenny McLean. Tributes have been pouring in on social media for the actor.