Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark Jamaican film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
Summary
Jimmy Cliff, a prominent reggae musician and actor, died at 81 due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. Known for hits like "Many Rivers to Cross," he starred in the influential Jamaican film "The Harder They Come," which helped bring reggae music to a global audience.Key Facts
- Jimmy Cliff was a reggae musician and actor from Jamaica.
- He died at the age of 81 from a seizure and pneumonia.
- Some of his popular songs include "Many Rivers to Cross" and "Vietnam."
- Cliff starred in the movie "The Harder They Come," which became a key cultural film and helped spread reggae music globally.
- He began his music career in Kingston, Jamaica in his teens.
- Cliff was nominated for seven Grammy Awards and won two for best reggae album.
- He collaborated with famous artists like the Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen.
- His song "You Can Get it If You Really Want" was used as a campaign theme by the Sandinistas in Nicaragua.
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