Jamaican Icon Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Legend and Cultural Figure, Passes Away at Eighty-One Years of Age
Global audiences grieves the passing of Jimmy Cliff, the renowned Jamaican musician and actor whose distinctive vocal talent played a key role in spreading the reggae genre across the globe. He passed away at the age of 81.
“With deep sorrow that I share that my beloved husband, Jimmy Cliff, has passed away due to a seizure episode followed by pneumonia,” posted his spouse Latifa on social media. “I am thankful for his family, close friends, fellow artists and coworkers who walked with him on his life’s path. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career … Jimmy, my darling, may you rest peacefully. I will honor your wishes.” Her post was also signed by their children, Lilty and Aken.
Jimmy Cliff was beloved 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 uplifting temperament earned 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 film in Jamaica.
Jimmy Cliff is among the select few of musicians, alongside Bob Marley and other greats, to be awarded the prestigious Order of Merit from Jamaica.
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