Legendary Reggae Artist Jimmy Cliff has passed away at age 81 after a battle with illness.
The twice Grammy Award-winning Jamaican reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81, his family announced. Cliff’s wife, Latifa, said he had died “due to a seizure followed by pneumonia” in a post on his official Instagram page.
Cliff had many hits throughout his decades-long career, among them “I Can See Clearly Now,” “The Harder They Come,” “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” and “Vietnam.”
“I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and co-workers who have shared his journey with him,” his wife’s statement said. “To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career. He really appreciated each and every fan for their love.”
She added in a statement also signed by their two children, Lilty and Aken: “Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes.”