US EditionJimmy Cliff: Reggae singer and actor dies
Jamaican reggae icon Jimmy Cliff died at 81 after a seizure led to pneumonia, leaving a legacy as a global ambassador who won two Grammys and Jamaica's Order of Merit.
- 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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Remembering the life of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died. His family said it was from a “seizure followed by pneumonia.” The native son of Jamaica, two-time Grammy winner and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame helped turn his country's signature sound into a global phenomenon. Geoff Bennett reports.
Reggae giant Jimmy Cliff, star of The Harder They Come, dies aged 81
Reggae musician Jimmy Cliff has died aged 81, his family has confirmed. His music has been covered by everyone from John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, to Cher and more, and his rise and the global rise of reggae go hand-in-hand.
Reggae giant Jimmy Cliff, star of The Harder They Come, dies aged 81
Reggae musician Jimmy Cliff has died aged 81, his family has confirmed. His music has been covered by everyone from John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, to Cher and more, and his rise and the global rise of reggae go hand-in-hand.
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 …
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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