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Jimmy Cliff, Legendary Reggae Musician and Star of ‘The Harder They Come,’ Dies at 81

By Jem Aswad Nov 24, 2025 | 7:46 AM

Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer, actor and cultural ambassador for reggae music, who starred in and wrote the title song for the iconic 1972 film “The Harder They Come,” has died, according to a message from his wife. He was 81. A message from his wife Latifa Chambers on Instagram reads: “It’s with profound sadness […]