Colin Newell (13 July 1973 – 25 November 2020), known as Heavy D or The Boominator, was a British TV personality.
Life He was best known for his roles in Storage Hunters and Celebrity Big Brother. Newell was a supporter of Arsenal Football Club and frequently took part in interviews for ArsenalFanTV. He took part in the 18th series of Celebrity Big Brother in August 2016.
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.
Filmography
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2014–2016Storage HuntersHimselfMain buyer2016Celebrity Big Brother 18Contestant
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2013Seconds OutBarney 'Rubble' GrahamShort film; also writer and director2013ParallelHalShort film2014The London FirmPub Punter2016Gangsters Gamblers GeezersDave Sanderson2021Rise of the Footsoldier: OriginsTommy MacPosthumous release
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