The world grieves the loss of Jimmy Cliff, the celebrated Jamaican-born reggae singer and performer whose distinctive voice was instrumental in spreading reggae music across the globe. The artist has died at the age of 81.
“With deep sorrow that I announce that my beloved husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” posted his spouse Latifa on Instagram. “I am grateful for his loved ones, close friends, peers in the arts and colleagues who shared his life’s path. To all his fans globally, please know that your support was his strength throughout his entire professional life … Jimmy, my dear, may you rest peacefully. I will honor your wishes.” Her post was co-signed by their children, their son and daughter.
Cliff gained fame for hit songs such as “You Can Get It If You Really Want”, I Can See Clearly Now and Wonderful World, Beautiful People. His optimistic musical style and positive spirit brought him a vast and longstanding following.
Beyond his music achievements, Cliff starred in the 1972’s drama film The Harder They Come, a role that received critical praise and is viewed as a cornerstone of Jamaican cinema.
He was one of just a handful of musicians, alongside Bob Marley and others, to be awarded the prestigious Order of Merit from Jamaica.
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