The global music community is mourning the loss of Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican trailblazer whose voice and artistry helped carry reggae far beyond the island's shores, Cape town Etc reports.
Cliff 81 died after complications following a seizure and pneumonia, his wife Latifa Chambers confirmed in a heartfelt Instagram message shared on behalf of the family.
The announcement spoke to the deep gratitude they felt for the fans who supported the singer throughout his decades-long career. Chambers, writing alongside their children Lilty and Aken, described Cliff as a man strengthened by the people who believed in him.