According to the search results, Dave Courtney, a former self-proclaimed gangster, was found dead at his Camelot Castle home in Plumstead, South East London on Sunday, October 22, 2023. His death was announced in a post on his social media accounts, which stated that he had "tragically taken his own life". His family later disclosed that he had been secretly battling cancer and was in pain from the disease and arthritis. The death is currently being treated as unexpected and is under investigation by the Metropolitan Police. No arrests have been made.