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Mark Brandon " Chopper " Read (17 November 1954 – 9 October 2013) was an Australian convicted criminal, gang member and author. Read wrote a series of semi-autobiographical fictional crime novels and children's books. The 2000 film Chopper is based on his life.
Oct 9, 2013 · Notorious former underworld identity Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read has died after a long battle with liver cancer. But how much do you know about him?
Oct 9, 2013 · One of Australia's most notorious underworld figures, Mark "Chopper" Read, a career criminal turned children's author, has died aged 58. In an era of celebrity culture, he was both celebrated and condemned for his legendary exploits involving armed robbery, shootings, stabbings, torture and kidnapping. "Posh people love gangsters," he once said.
Oct 9, 2013 · SYDNEY (AP) — Mark “Chopper” Read, one of Australia’s most notorious and colorful crime figures, died on Wednesday after a long battle with liver cancer, his manager said. He was 58.
Oct 9, 2013 · Mark "Chopper" Read, who died earlier today after a battle with liver cancer, is being remembered for his tough and fearsome personality. The 58-year-old was diagnosed with liver cancer and had been receiving treatment in Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Oct 15, 2013 · Mark Brandon Read, a notorious Australian criminal and self-described “murdering maggot” who spun tales from his violent history into a successful comedy routine and 10 top-selling books,...
Oct 9, 2013 · One of Australia's most notorious criminals, Mark "Chopper" Read, who later became a novelist, has died of liver cancer, his manager says. Read spent 23 years in jail for kidnapping and...
Oct 9, 2013 · Mark “Chopper” Read, one of Australia's most notorious criminals who became a bestselling author, has died from liver cancer aged 58, his manager said.
Oct 9, 2013 · One of Australia’s most colorful underworld figures and author, Mark “Chopper” Read – whose cavalcade of violent crime put him behind bar for almost 23 years – has died after a battle with liver...
Oct 9, 2013 · STANDOVER man turned celebrity true crime author Mark Brandon "Chopper" Read has died in a Melbourne hospital from complications arising from liver cancer.
