Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend and actor known for 'The Harder They Come,' dies at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the legendary instrumentalist who helped popularize reggae astir the satellite and paved the mode for aboriginal stars of the genre specified arsenic Bob Marley, has died. He was 81.

Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, announced the singer’s decease successful a connection shared Monday connected societal media, penning that helium “crossed implicit owed to a seizure followed by pneumonia.” Additional accusation was not instantly available.

“To each his fans astir the world, delight cognize that your enactment was his spot passim his full career. He truly appreciated each and each instrumentality for their love,” the station connected Instagram read.

Cliff starred successful the 1972 Jamaican transgression film, “The Harder They Come,” and is known for the movie’s rubric way and different songs, including “Many Rivers to Cross,” and “You Can Get it If You Really Want.”

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