Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican musician and reggae legend, has died. He was 81.

Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, announced his death in a statement on his Instagram page Monday.

“It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” Chambers wrote.

“I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him,” she continued. “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. I also wanted to thank Dr. Couceyro and the whole medical staff, as they have been extremely supportive and helpful during this difficult process.”

“Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in pea

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