Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
Summary
Reggae musician Jimmy Cliff has died at 81. He was known for popularizing reggae music globally with hits like "Wonderful World, Beautiful People" and starring in the film "The Harder They Come", which helped introduce reggae to America. His death was due to a seizure followed by pneumonia.Key Facts
- Jimmy Cliff was a prominent reggae musician from Jamaica.
- He died at the age of 81 from a seizure followed by pneumonia.
- Cliff was famous for songs such as "Wonderful World, Beautiful People" and "You Can Get It If You Really Want."
- He starred in the 1972 film "The Harder They Come," which introduced reggae music to a larger audience in America.
- Cliff began his music career in Jamaica and moved to London in 1965 to work with Island Records.
- He received a Grammy Award for his album "Cliff Hanger" and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
- He was born James Chambers in Jamaica and started singing in church at the age of six.
- His wife, Latifa Chambers, announced his passing on Instagram.
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