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The Digest:

Jamaican music icon Jimmy Cliff, whose soulful voice and pioneering spirit brought reggae to global audiences, has passed away at 81 following complications from pneumonia and a seizure. His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed his peaceful passing, marking the end of a legendary career that forever changed the sound of modern music

Key Points:
  • Jimmy Cliff died on Monday after a seizure linked to pneumonia.
  • His wife shared the news in an emotional Instagram tribute.
  • He was a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Order of Merit honoree.
  • Cliff introduced reggae globally through hits like “Many Rivers to Cross.”
  • His role in The Harder They Come popularized reggae worldwide.
  • He began his career at 14 and recorded “Hurricane Hattie” at 17.
  • He is survived by his wife, daughter Lilty, and son Aken.
Though his voice is stilled, his anthems of struggle and hope continue to inspire generations—proof that true legends never truly leave us.

Sources: The Cable, Instagram