Colin Newell | |
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Born | London, England | 13 July 1973
Died | 25 November 2020 Enfield, London, England | (aged 47)
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Years active | 2013–2020 |
Children | 1 |
Colin Newell (13 July 1973 – 25 November 2020), known as Heavy D or The Boominator,[1] was a British TV personality.
He was best known for his roles in Storage Hunters and Celebrity Big Brother.[2] Newell was a supporter of Arsenal Football Club and frequently took part in interviews for ArsenalFanTV.[3] He took part in the 18th series of Celebrity Big Brother in August 2016.[4]
Newell died on 25 November 2020 of a heart attack at the age of 47. He had a daughter born in 2019, with his ex-girlfriend, Bryony Harris.[5]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014–2016 | Storage Hunters | Himself | Main buyer |
2016 | Celebrity Big Brother 18 | Contestant |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Seconds Out | Barney 'Rubble' Graham | Short film; also writer and director |
2013 | Parallel | Hal | Short film |
2014 | The London Firm | Pub Punter | |
2016 | Gangsters Gamblers Geezers | Dave Sanderson | |
2021 | Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins | Tommy Mac |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Guitar Hero Live | Mosh Pit Security |