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Yesterday (November 24), Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff died at the age of 81 following a seizure and pneumonia, leaving fans and fellow artistes mourning the loss of a true music pioneer.
Sean Paul shared a black-and-white photo on Instagram, calling Cliff “a real general” and praising his enduring impact.
Vybz Kartel shared a throwback clip of the veteran in 1972, from "The Harder They Come", calling Cliff a 'Superstar Reggae Icon' and a 'Film Legend'.
Yusuf/Cat Stevens, whose song “Wild World” became one of Cliff’s signature recordings, remembered him as “a powerful presence” whose music carried messages of peace.”
The Marley family highlighted Cliff’s role in Bob Marley’s early career, introducing him to producer Leslie Kong in 1962 and helping launch hits like “Judge Not.”
Shaggy shared a throwback photo of the two onstage, while UB40’s Ali Campbell called Cliff a “reggae forefather.”
From chart-topping hits to film appearances, Jimmy Cliff’s legacy as a trailblazer of reggae and a global music icon continues to resonate worldwide.