Jimmy Cliff died at 81 after a seizure and pneumonia, abandoning a legacy that helped carry reggae music throughout borders and into international historical past.
Jimmy Cliff, whose unmistakable voice helped carry reggae past the Caribbean and into international consciousness, died Monday, his spouse Latifa Chambers confirmed in a message posted on his official social media accounts.
“I’m grateful for his household, associates, fellow artists and coworkers who’ve shared his journey with him,” Chambers wrote. “To all his followers world wide, please know that your help was his power all through his entire profession. He actually appreciated each fan for his or her love.”
Cliff’s spouse additionally expressed gratitude to the medical professionals who cared for him throughout his closing days. “I additionally needed to thank Dr. Couceyro and the entire medical employees, as they’ve been extraordinarily supportive and useful throughout this tough course of,” she added. “Jimmy, my darling, might you relaxation in peace. I’ll comply with your needs. I hope you all can respect our privateness throughout these exhausting occasions.”
Their kids, Lilty and Aken, additionally signed the message. Cliff was additionally the daddy of singer and actress Nabiyah Be.
Cliff, born James Chambers, turned one among reggae’s first international stars because of a string of timeless anthems together with “You Can Get It If You Actually Need,” “Many Rivers to Cross,” “Great World, Lovely Folks” and his soulful tackle Johnny Nash’s “I Can See Clearly Now,” which gained renewed consideration within the 1993 Disney movie Cool Runnings.
However Cliff’s affect wasn’t restricted to music. His starring function within the 1972 Jamaican movie The More durable They Come launched worldwide audiences to reggae tradition and helped cement the style’s place in fashionable music. He additionally carried out the film’s title monitor, which stays one among his most enduring songs.
In 2010, Cliff was inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame, a uncommon honor for a reggae artist. On the time of his passing, he held the excellence of being the one residing reggae musician to have been awarded the Jamaican Order of Advantage, the nation’s highest honor for achievement within the arts.
Cliff’s loss of life marks the top of an period for Jamaican music and international reggae tradition. He was 81.
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