WASHINGTON — Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer and actor who helped bring reggae music to audiences around the world, has died at 81.

His family announced his death in a statement on his official Instagram account, saying he died after a seizure followed by pneumonia.

"I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him,” Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers, said in the statement. “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.”

Cliff was one of the most influential figures in reggae history, known for classics including “Many Rivers to Cross,” “Wonderful World, Beautiful People" and "I Can See Clearly Now." He also star

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