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Investigation on Smiley Culture's death (1963 - 2011)

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Update - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAFhtsdCFII The UK newspaper The Sun reports that reggae star Smiley Culture (David Emmanuel) stabbed himself to death after being arrested in a drugs bust. The 48 year asked police if he could make a cup of tea before taken to custody. The star - who had s UK hit with 'Police Officer' (reached #12) grabbed a carving knife and stabbed himself in the heart. This piece first broadcast on UK's television BBC1 London. Programme (Program) -- Breakfast. Aired on 16 Mar 2011...

About Smiley Culture

David Victor Emmanuel, better known as Smiley Culture, was a British reggae singer and DJ known for his "fast chat" style. During a relatively brief period of fame and success, he produced two of the most critically acclaimed reggae singles of the 1980s. He died on 15 March 2011, aged 48, during a police raid on his home. An inquest found that his death was a suicide. Campaigners and his family have expressed scepticism about the official verdict and the police version of events.

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