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Reggae Legend And “The Harder They Come” Singer Jimmy Cliff Dies At 81
Jimmy Cliff passed away on November 24 at the age of 81.
Cliff’s death has been attributed to pneumonia, which subsequently led to a fatal seizure.
Cliff was a musical giant credited with popularizing reggae, and penning classics such as “The Harder They Come.”
Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican reggae legend, passed away on November 24 at the age of 81 after suffering a seizure followed by pneumonia. The announcement was made by his wife, Latifa Chambers, who thanked family, friends, and fans for their support during his career.
Cliff rose to international fame with timeless tracks such as “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” “Many Rivers to Cross,” and his cover of “I Can See Clearly Now.” He also starred in the groundbreaking 1972 film The Harder They Come, which played a pivotal role in introducing reggae music to a global audience.
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died
Guildford, Surrey. UK. Jimmy Cliff at Guilfest 2012- Day 2, held at Stoke Park. 14th July 2012. Ref: LMK73-39843-160712Keith Mayhew/Landmark MediaWWW.LMKMEDIA.COM *WEBSITE AND DIGITAL USAGE WILL INCUR FEES*
“It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” announced Chambers, via Instagram on Monday. “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him.”
The statement continues, “To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career. He really appreciated each and every fan for their love. I also wanted to thank Dr. Couceyro and the whole medical staff, as they have been extremely supportive and helpful during this difficult process.”
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