Jimmy Cliff has died at the age of 81, his wife has announced. Cliff was the man behind some huge chart toppers such as “You Can Get It If You Really Want”, “I Can See Clearly Now” and “The Harder They Come” in an illustrious career spanning six decades that helped bring reggae to the masses.

Announcing the news on Instagram , his wife Latifa Chambers wrote: "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.

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