Iconic Jamaican reggae singer and actor Jimmy Cliff has passed away at the age of 81 after reportedly suffering a seizure. His death marks the end of an era for global music lovers, as Cliff was one of the last surviving pioneers who helped carry reggae to the world stage.
Jimmy Cliff, celebrated for timeless classics like “Many Rivers to Cross,” “The Harder They Come,” and “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” leaves behind a powerful legacy that shaped generations of musicians across reggae, ska, and world music.
Fans, fellow artists, and leaders across the world are mourning the loss of the legend whose music inspired resilience, hope, and social consciousness for more than six decades.