Mark Brandon 'Chopper' Read has passed away, he unfortunately succumbed to the perils of cancer. A colourful life that consisted of murder, jail, facial mutilation, stand up, novel writing and rapping. That is many strings to one's bow, I'd be happy with just a couple of those, I'd choose two of the last three. If you didn't know, I'm sure you did, BUT if you didn't, there is a film about his life called, 'Chopper.' Chopper is played by Eric Bana and it is his best performance to date. Check it.