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London: this is to days picture of the front of the Freddy Mills nite Spot. the former

London: this is to days picture of the front of the Freddy Mills nite Spot. the former


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London: this is to days picture of the front of the Freddy Mills nite Spot. the former

London: this is to days picture of the front of the Freddy Mills nite Spot. the former world light-heavyweigtht boxing champion was found slumped near his car in a cobbled lane 20 yards from the clubs main entrance in Charing Cross Road early today. He was 46. Mr Mills is believed to have been shot in the head. He was taken to the Middlesex Hospital but was found to be dead on arrival.
25 July 1965

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London: This print captures the front of Freddy Mills Nite Spot, a renowned establishment in its heyday. Once a world light-heavyweight boxing champion, Freddy Mills met an untimely and tragic end near this very spot. The image depicts the cobbled lane just 20 yards away from the club's main entrance on Charing Cross Road. It was taken on July 25th, 1965. The former boxing legend was discovered slumped near his car, with reports suggesting he had been shot in the head. He was only 46 years old at the time of his death. Despite immediate medical attention at Middlesex Hospital, Mr. Mills was pronounced dead upon arrival. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both Freddy Mills' fame and his unfortunate demise. His presence once graced these streets as he entertained fans with his remarkable skills inside the ring. Today, it stands as a testament to an era gone by and a life cut short too soon. As we gaze upon this historic image captured by Personalities for TopFoto, let us remember not only the glory days of boxing but also reflect on how fragile life can be even for those who seem invincible.

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