Reggae singer and actor Jimmy Cliff has died

Jimmy Cliff, an creator who helped bring reggae to an planetary audience, has died aged 81.

His wife, Latifa Chambers wrote connected Instagram: "It's with profound sadness that I stock that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed implicit owed to a seizure followed by pneumonia.

"I americium thankful for his family, friends, chap artists and coworkers who person shared his travel with him.

"To each his fans astir the world, delight cognize that your enactment was his spot passim his full career. He truly appreciated each and each instrumentality for their love."

Thanking the aesculapian unit who helped during his illness, she added: "Jimmy, my darling, whitethorn you remainder successful peace. I volition travel your wishes."

The station concluded, "We spot you Legend," signed by his wife, and 2 of his children, Latifa and Lilty.

The 2 clip Grammy-winning creator was champion known for hits including Many Rivers to Cross, You Can Get It If You Really Want, and The Harder They Come.

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