Jamaican reggae singer and actor Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81

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00:00Let's just bring in some breaking news at 12.15.

00:02It's been announced this morning that the singer, Jimmy Cliff, has died.

00:06The Jamaican musician was known for such hits as

00:08You Can Get It If You Really Want It, Many Rivers to Cross,

00:12and a cover of Johnny Nash's I Can See Clearly Now,

00:15which featured in the film Cool Runnings.

00:17He was one of the few musicians to be awarded the Jamaican Order of Merit.

00:22Well, his wife released a statement on Instagram

00:25saying it's with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff,

00:28has crossed over due to a seizure following by pneumonia.

00:33I'm thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and co-workers

00:36who have shared his journey with him.

00:37To all his fans around the world,

00:39please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career.