Richard Taylor, Anti-Violence Campaigner and Father of Damilola Taylor, Dies at 75

After a prolonged battle with prostate cancer, Richard Taylor, known for his advocacy against knife crime following his son's tragic death, passed away.

Richard Taylor, who became a prominent anti-violence advocate after the murder of his son Damilola in 2000, has died following a long illness.
Taylor dedicated his life to improving the lives of disadvantaged children, establishing the Damilola Taylor Trust to combat knife crime.
He was awarded an OBE for his efforts to curb knife violence and served as an anti-knife crime envoy under former Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Famous supporters of Taylor's cause included footballer Rio Ferdinand and actor John Boyega, a childhood friend of Damilola.
Taylor's family announced his death, emphasizing his wish for his son to be remembered as a symbol of hope and his legacy to provide better opportunities for underprivileged youth.