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Last Word

John Boyega on campaigner Richard Taylor, father of Damilola Taylor

Mar 29, 2024
18:19

In this special edition of Last Word, John Boyega pays tribute to campaigner Richard Taylor, the father of Damilola Taylor who was killed 24 years ago.

Richard Taylor - a Nigerian civil servant - dedicated years to improving the lives of disadvantaged children in the wake of his son's death via the Damilola Taylor Trust. Mr Taylor said he wanted his son to be remembered as a boy of hope and for his legacy to be a better life and opportunities for underprivileged young people.

Boyega - best known for his roles in Star Wars sequel movies – was schoolfriends with Damilola Taylor in South London, as well as being a beneficiary of the Trust set up in his friend’s name.

John was one of the last people to see him alive. Until now he had never spoken about that night, or the impact the death of Damilola has had on him.

Presented by John Wilson Produced by Ed Prendeville

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