Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae legend, dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the two-time Grammy-winning 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 peace. I will follow your wishes,” Chambers said. “I hope you all can respect our privacy during these hard times. Further information will be provided at a later date. See you and we see you Legend.”

Chambers also signed the message from the couple’s children, Lilty and Aken.