Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 03:25 UTC
- Sources: BBC UK News
Dr Ittai Gradel made global headlines after exposing the thefts of many artefacts from the British Museum. He has passed away at the age of 61.
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