Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Icon and ‘The Harder They Come’ Star, Dies at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the reggae icon and multi-hyphenate performer who appeared in "The Harder They Come," has died at the age of 81.

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

The two-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer had hits with “Wonderful World, Beautiful People,” “You Can Get It ...

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such ...

Jimmy Cliff, reggae legend and star of ‘The Harder They Come,' dies at 81

Known for classics such as "Many Rivers to Cross" and "You Can Get it If You Really Want," Cliff helped bring reggae to ...
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'The Harder They Come' Actor and Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Dead at 81

Among those others is the legendary Jimmy Cliff, widely considered one of reggae's forerunners.

Jimmy Cliff, ‘The Harder They Come’ Reggae Giant, Dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the reggae legend who helped spread the genre’s reach from Jamaica to the world with 'The Harder They Come,' has died at the age of 81.
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Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Dead at 81—Starred in the Influential 1970s Film ‘The Harder They Come’

Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff, who starred in the influential 1970s Jamaican film ‘The Harder They Come,’ has died at age 81.
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From Kingston to the world: Jamaican music and film legend Jimmy Cliff passes on at 81

Cliff recorded over 30 albums in total, but his popularity skyrocketed after the low-budget Jamaican drama “The Harder They Come,” released in 1972, put him on the map as a cultural powerhouse.