Reggae Legend Jimmy Riley Dead At 61

Reggae legend Jimmy Riley is dead. The singer passed away at his home in Florida on Wednesday (March 23, 2016) from cancer.

Details surrounding his death are still sketchy, but sources told Urban Islandz that he was battling cancer for several years.

Jimmy Riley, is the father of reggae singer, Tarrus Riley, and is known for hits including “Love and Devotion,” “Give Thanks & Praise.”

The reggae community has been reacting to his death including his son Tarrus Riley who is reportedly very distraught.

“F*** cancer,” Tarrus wrote on his Instagram page.

“RIP Jimmy Riley. Condolences to Tarrus Riley and the family. It is gonna be rougher yet on earth but you are now with your maker, enjoying all the beauty he promised us in heaven! Walk good till we meet again my BREDREN,” Mr. Vegas wrote on Facebook.

Third World paid tribute to Jimmy Riley by posting a video of the late singer and his son singing together. “Salute to “Jimmy Riley” , from RockSteady to Dancehall,” the band wrote.