Jamaican music icon Jimmy Cliff has died “due to a seizure followed by pneumonia” at the age of 81.

The news was shared earlier today in a post on his official Facebook page. Cliff’s wife Latifa Chambers wrote: “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him.”

“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.”

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Her message was also signed by their children, Lilty and Aken.

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The reggae and soul legend is best known for his songs ‘Many Rivers To Cross’, ‘The Harder They Come’, ‘You

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