Former British gangster Freddie Foreman, known as the "Godfather of London," has died at the age of 94 after a battle with illness. Foreman was a feared enforcer for the Kray Twins, a notorious gang that dominated London's criminal underworld in the 1960s. His death marks the passing of a key figure from a bygone era of organized crime in the city.

Foreman was born in 1929 and became a prominent member of the Kray Twins' operation, which involved drug trafficking, extortion, and violent crimes. He was known for his ruthless tactics and loyalty to the gang. His role in the Kray Twins' activities made him a figure of both fear and respect in London's criminal circles.

The Kray Twins, Ronnie and Reggie, were among the most infamous gangsters in British history. Their criminal empire in the 1960s led to widespread public outrage and government crackdowns. Foreman's association with the gang placed him at the center of a period of intense law enforcement action. His death brings an end to a chapter of London's criminal past, with no immediate indication of further developments.