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Reggae legend Gregory Isaacs died Monday morning after a battle with cancer.
Isaacs, who was 59 years old, died on Monday morning at his home in London where he spent part of his time.
He was surrounded by three of his eleven children and his wife Linda Isaacs who told BBC Caribbean that he passed away peacefully.
Neil Nunes of BBC Caribbean interviewed Gregory Isaac's wife, Linda, on her husband's passing.
The Jamaican reggae singer, who was nicknamed the Cool Ruler, was best known for the song 'Night Nurse'.
Jamaica's Minister of Culture, Olivia "Babsy" Grange, told BBC Caribbean that Isaacs was a pioneer and paid tribute to him for his vast contribution to reggae music as a singer, songwriter, producer and promoter.
Earlier this year, the reggae legend was featured in the BBC's Caribbean Masters series.
Isaacs, who was 59 years old, died on Monday morning at his home in London where he spent part of his time.
He was surrounded by three of his eleven children and his wife Linda Isaacs who told BBC Caribbean that he passed away peacefully.
Neil Nunes of BBC Caribbean interviewed Gregory Isaac's wife, Linda, on her husband's passing.
The Jamaican reggae singer, who was nicknamed the Cool Ruler, was best known for the song 'Night Nurse'.
Jamaica's Minister of Culture, Olivia "Babsy" Grange, told BBC Caribbean that Isaacs was a pioneer and paid tribute to him for his vast contribution to reggae music as a singer, songwriter, producer and promoter.
Earlier this year, the reggae legend was featured in the BBC's Caribbean Masters series.
