Antiquities dealer who exposed thefts at British Museum dies aged 61

Ittai Gradel, the antiquities dealer who exposed widespread thefts from the British Museum, died of renal cancer at 61. He received a medal from the museum shortly before his death for his significant contributions, including reporting the theft of 2,000 items. Gradel's efforts led to an ongoing police investigation and the resignation of the museum's former director.

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