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Jimmy Cliff: Reggae singer and actor dies

Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff died at 81 from a seizure and pneumonia, having won two Grammys and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

  • Jimmy Cliff, the renowned reggae singer and actor, has died at 81 from a 'seizure followed by pneumonia,' according to his family's social media announcement.
  • Cliff was a groundbreaking figure in reggae music and a key figure in the 1960s music scene with stars like Bob Marley.
  • He won Grammy Awards for 'Cliff Hanger' and 'Rebirth' and received the Jamaican Order of Merit.
  • Cliff was awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit, joining icons like Bob Marley and Peter Tosh.
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By Issy Ronald, CNN - Jimmy Cliff, the soft-spoken singer who helped popularize reggae, has died at age 81, his wife announced on Instagram Monday. “It is with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has passed away due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” Latifa Chambers said. “I thank his family, friends, fellow artists, and colleagues who shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your …

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By Issy Ronald, CNN - Jimmy Cliff, the soft-spoken singer who helped popularize reggae, has died at age 81, his wife announced on Instagram Monday. “It is with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has passed away due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” Latifa Chambers said. “I thank his family, friends, fellow artists, and colleagues who shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your …

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, November 24, 2025.
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