The reggae icon, Cocoa tea died at the age of 65
Died Colvin George Scottmore known as its name Cocoa tea Jamaican singer and songwriter. The death of the 65-year-old reggae-icon was confirmed by his wife, Malvia Scott, who also said her husband had died on Tuesday, March 11, at 4:46 pm local time, after a sudden cardiac arrangement at Broward Hospital in Florida, Florida, Daily Mail.
The musician has previously struggled with many health problems with pneumonia in the past six months, but in 2019 lymphoma – A complex, malignant cancerous disease – He was also diagnosed with him. According to his wife, Scott remained positive after the shocking diagnosis and retained his attitude until his death.
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It was positive all the time. About three weeks ago, when he was hospitalized, he asked me if I was worried, and I said, 'I am always worried.' He told me not to worry because everything would be fine. He was always very confident
– Shared Cocoa Tea's wife a With The Gleaner.
From the Jamaican singer-songwriter Andrew HolnessTo Jamaica His prime minister also said goodbye, who praised Scott's talent and kindness.
His soft vocals and stunning lyrics gave us timeless classics like Rocking Dolly and I Lost My Sonia, songs that became the anthem of our cultural landscape
– said On X Holness.
– Beyond his musical genius, Cocoa tea was a symbol of kindness and generosity, consistently lifting the less fortunate and embodied in the warm heart of our nation. The effect of Cocoa tea crossed our coast, touching the hearts worldwide and consolidating Jamaica's place on the world's music stage. As we mourn his death, we celebrate the rich heritage left behind, the heritage of melody, compassion and cultural pride. His soul rest in eternal peace The prime minister added.
Barack wrote a song about Obama
Cocoa tea was born on September 3, 1959, and was only a teenager when he published his first song, the 1985 song Searching in the Hill. During his successful musical career, he has released many albums and has written many hits, including the popular Rikers Island. The next decade gained a world fame, and in 2008, the then presidential candidate expressed his support with a song named after the later leader of the United States Barack Obama for.