He wrote a string of books about life on London’s streets for young black men including the Crongton series.
The upcoming BBC show "Crongton" will be a tribute to author Alex Wheatle, who died at 62 from prostate cancer. Wheatle, known for his books about young Black men in London, including the Crongton series, was a Prostate Cancer UK supporter and advocated for increased screening. The BBC and the show's production company expressed their honour in adapting his work and celebrating his life.
