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Aug 12, 2015 · Relatives of Reggie’s “tragic wife” Frances Kray who committed suicide in 1967 say they were not contacted by any researchers making Legend which is being released in London on September 9.
Jan 25, 2022 · An inquest into the death of Reggie's first wife, Frances Shea, found that she took her own life in 1967 at the age of 23. However, Allardyce claimed Reggie revealed that his brother Ronnie was ...
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- They were among the last prisoners of the Tower of London. The twins were among the last prisoners to be held at the Tower of London in 1952 after they failed to report for national service.
- They were fans of poetry. It may come as a surprise to learn that two of the UK's most notorious gangsters were fans of poetry. According to childhood friend Laurie O'Leary, the twins enjoyed writing their own poems.
- The brothers were rumoured to be bisexual. Ronnie discussed his homosexuality with very few people, according to Laurie O'Leary. However, in his 1993 book My Story he stated: "I'm bisexual, not homosexual.
- Frank Sinatra hired bodyguards from the Krays. In 1985, Frank Sinatra is said to have hired 18 bodyguards from the Krays' lucrative bodyguard and 'protection' business, Krayleigh Enterprises.
Sep 1, 2015 · The tragic wife of notorious gangster Reggie Kray who took her own life after walking out on him had electric shock treatment in Hackney Hospital which helped erase memories of their doomed marriage, a book out on Thursday reveals in the run-up to next week’s Legend movie about the Krays. Frances Kray’s marriage to Reggie—who ruled an ...
Feb 23, 2024 · The longest murder hearing in British criminal history ended on March 4, 1969, with the downfall of Britain’s infamous gangland brothers – the Kray twins. Ronald and Reginald Kray were sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of murder of Jack ‘The Hat’ McVitie at the Old Bailey. Jack The Hat was born on April 19, 1932, in ...
Jul 10, 2022 · Like her rival, Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield died tragically young, leaving a rush of rumors about her untimely demise in her wake. On June 29, 1967, around 2 a.m., a car carrying Jane Mansfield and three of her children, including actress Mariska Hargitay, slammed into the back of a semi-truck on a dark Louisiana highway.
Oct 17, 2022 · Sadly, aged 23, on June 7, 1967, Frances Shea took her own life. Her funeral was at the same church where she got married to Reggie, with her husband trying to give her the best goodbye he could ...
