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Freddie Foreman, Former Kray Twins Enforcer, Dies at 92
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Death Announcement
A report confirmed that former London gangster Freddie Foreman died at 6:48 a.m. on October 10 in a north-London care home after a brief illness. No further details about the cause of death have been released.
Criminal Career Overview
Foreman, born on March 5, 1932, in Battersea, South London, was long described as a feared enforcer for the Kray twins, Ronald and Reginald. He admitted to carrying out two murders and disposing of the bodies at sea, acting as a hitman and body disposer for the twins. The publication also linked him to the Great Train robbery network, noting that he assisted figures such as Buster Edwards and Ronnie Biggs, and that he participated in the 1983 £6 million Security Express cash heist. Earlier in his career he served as minder for 1950s gang boss Billy “King of the Underworld” Hill.
Family and Personal Remembrances
Foreman is survived by a son, actor Jamie Foreman, a daughter, Danielle, and several grandchildren. A family friend recalled that, despite his formidable reputation, he was “a true gent” who remained warm and kind. His godson, Nick Reynolds—son of Great Train robbery ringleader Bruce Reynolds—described a recent visit to St Mary’s Hospital where Foreman appeared in good spirits and discussed his past.
Legacy and Notable Crimes
Nicknamed “The Guv’nor,” “Brown Bread Fred,” and the “Godfather of British Crime,” Foreman’s legacy is tied to his role as the Krays’ enforcer and his involvement in high-profile robberies. His death marks the end of a generation linked to mid-20th-century organized crime in London, prompting reflections on a life that blended violent criminal activity with a reputation for personal generosity among his close associates.