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Jimmy Cliff, one of the most prominent and beloved proponents of reggae music, has died at the age of 81.<\/p>\n
A star since the 1960s, he helped to bring the sound of Jamaica to a global audience through hits such as Wonderful World, Beautiful People and You Can Get It If You Really Want.<\/p>\n
His lead role, as a gun-toting rebel in the 1972 crime drama The Harder They Come is a cornerstone of Jamaican cinema, and was attributed as the movie that brought reggae to America.<\/p>\n
Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, announced his death via a statement on Instagram.<\/p>\n
“It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” she wrote.<\/p>\n
“I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him.<\/p>\n
“To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career.<\/p>\n
“Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes.”<\/p>\n
Her message was also signed by their children, Lilty and Aken.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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