Charlotte Minter
Published November 24, 2025 12:14pm
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Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff’s death was confirmed on Instagram by his wife (Picture: Maurice Rougemont/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Jamaican singer and actor Jimmy Cliff has died after suffering from a seizure, his wife has confirmed.
He was the cultural icon who helped bring reggae to a worldwide audience.
On Instagram, his wife Latifa Chambers said: ‘It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia.
‘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…
‘Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes.’
He was known for his smooth voice (Picture: C Flanigan/FilmMagic)
The message was also signed off by their children Lilty and Aken.
It read: ‘See you and we see you Legend.’
He is one of few musicians to receive the Jamaican Order of Merit, accepting the accolade in 2003. Bob Marley was also awarded the honour in 1981.
Some of his hits include Wonderful World, Beautiful People, You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
His music received great praise, including from Bob Dylan, who called his 1969 track Vietnam ‘the best protest song ever written.’
Jimmy Cliff wasn’t just a singer, as his acting career also took off, helping him become an international name.
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He played the lead in 1972 Jamaican crime drama The Harder They Come – a film widely seen as bringing reggae to the US.
On the project, Cliff recalled: ‘The film opened the door for Jamaica.
‘It said, “This is where this music comes from.”‘
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