Jimmy Cliff, Music Legend and Cultural Icon, Passes Away at Eighty-One Years Old
Global audiences mourns the passing of Jimmy Cliff, the renowned Jamaican-born reggae singer and performer whose distinctive voice played a key role in spreading reggae music worldwide. The artist passed away at the age of 81.
“With deep sorrow that I announce that my beloved husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure episode followed by pneumonia,” posted his spouse Latifa Chambers on Instagram. “I am grateful for his family, close friends, peers in the arts and coworkers who walked with him on his journey. To all his fans globally, please know that your encouragement was his motivation during his whole career … Jimmy, my darling, may you rest peacefully. I will honor your wishes.” The message was co-signed by their offspring, their son and daughter.
Jimmy Cliff was beloved for hits such as You Can Get It If You Really Want, “I Can See Clearly Now” and “Wonderful World, Beautiful People”. His optimistic sound and positive temperament brought him a vast and longstanding following.
In addition to his music achievements, Cliff took the lead role in the 1972 drama film “The Harder They Come”, a role that was highly acclaimed and is viewed as a cornerstone of Jamaican cinema.
He is one of just a handful of musicians, including Bob Marley and others, to be awarded the esteemed Order of Merit from Jamaica.
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