"In his final days, Dr. Ittai Gradel received a medal from the British Museum for his significant contribution, highlighting the importance of his work in exposing the thefts."
"Gradel expressed concern about the investigation, stating, 'I would be very happy to see charges actually brought before I die. Because otherwise I suspect it will just fizzle out.'"
"The British Museum announced that 2,000 items from its collection were stolen, missing, or damaged, a revelation that garnered international attention."
Dr. Ittai Gradel, an academic and antiquities dealer, passed away from cancer at age 61. He was recognized by the British Museum for his significant contributions in exposing the theft of numerous artefacts. A police investigation into the thefts, reported by the museum, is ongoing. Gradel expressed concern about the investigation's future and hoped for charges to be brought before his death. The museum revealed that 2,000 items were stolen, missing, or damaged, making headlines globally. Gradel's insights were crucial to the investigation, and he would have been a key witness.
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