Image Credit: Redferns Jimmy Cliff built a lasting legacy for himself in reggae. The late singer, who died at 81 on November 24, 2025, was the mastermind behind hits like "Many Rivers to Cross" and "Vietnam." His family announced his death in a public statement shared to his social media accounts. "It's with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia," Cliff's family's public statement began. "I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him.