Reggae singer, songwriter and actor Jimmy Cliff died on November 24, 2025, his family, including wife Latifa Chambers, announced that day. Cliff was 81, and his spouse revealed his cause of death in her statement.
“It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” the statement — which was shared via Cliff’s Instagram account – read. “I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career. He really appreciated each and every fan for their love.”
Latifa added in her statement, “Jimmy, my darling, may you rest in peace. I will follow your wishes. I hope you all can respect our privacy during these hard times. Further information will be provided at a later date. See you, and we see you Legend. Latifa , Lilty and Aken.”
Cliff died after having a seizure and pneumonia, his wife noted in her Instagram announcement.
‘It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” Latifa wrote.
If Cliff lived with any health issues, they weren’t made known to the public. His wife thanked the doctors who cared for him during his final days.
