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- By Brett Davidson
- 03 Jun 2026
Global audiences grieves the passing of Jimmy Cliff, the renowned Jamaican musician and performer whose distinctive voice was instrumental in spreading the reggae genre worldwide. The artist has died at the age of 81.
“It’s with profound sadness that I share that my beloved husband, Jimmy Cliff, has passed away due to a seizure episode and subsequent pneumonia,” wrote his spouse Latifa on social media. “I am thankful for his family, close friends, fellow artists and coworkers who walked with him on his life’s path. To all his fans around the world, please know that your encouragement was his motivation during his whole career … Jimmy, my dear, may you rest peacefully. I will follow your wishes.” The message was also signed by their children, their son and daughter.
Jimmy Cliff was beloved for hits including “You Can Get It If You Really Want”, I Can See Clearly Now and “Wonderful World, Beautiful People”. His optimistic sound and uplifting temperament earned him a vast and longstanding fanbase.
Beyond his music accomplishments, Cliff took the lead role in the 1972 crime drama “The Harder They Come”, a performance that received critical praise and is considered a cornerstone of film in Jamaica.
Jimmy Cliff is among the select few of artists, alongside Bob Marley and other greats, to be honored with the prestigious Jamaican Order of Merit.
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