Reggae icon Jimmy Cliff dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican reggae pioneer and star of the landmark film “The Harder They Come,” died at 81, his family announced Monday in a statement on his official social media accounts, citing a 'seizure followed by pneumonia' as the cause. Cliff’s songs such as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” and “Vietnam,” and his role in the 1972 film helped propel reggae’s global and U.S. popularity.
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📌 Key Facts
- Family announcement posted Nov. 24, 2025, citing cause as 'seizure followed by pneumonia'
- Age 81; internationally known for 'The Harder They Come' and classics like 'Many Rivers to Cross'
- Influential across decades, with U.S. artists covering his work and the film’s soundtrack widely acclaimed