The world of reggae is in mourning following the death of the iconic Gregory Isaacs.
The Jamaican singer, best known for his hit 'The Night Nurse', died on Monday morning after losing his battle with cancer.
His 1982 album 'Night Nurse', which was recorded at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong studio, reached number 32 in the UK.
Friends and family have been quick to pay tribute to the late star.
"Gregory was well-loved by everyone, his fans and his family, and he worked really hard to make sure he delivered the music they loved and enjoyed," his wife said.
The Vice Chairman of the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates, Jimmy Sinclair, said that he was "saddened" by Isaacs' death.
He said: "I have worked with the brother all over the world. The last show I did with him was in Portmore just a few months ago… I have worked with him in Canada, the United States all over, so I am really saddened by the passing of Gregory Isaacs, may God bless his soul."
Singer Suggs, speaking at the Q Awards in London, praised Isaacs, who supported his band Madness in concert. "He was a great reggae artist and also one of the most sartorially elegant stars on the world stage," he said.
Issacs, who was diagnosed with lung cancer last year, had been travelling around Jamaica before returning home to London this summer to spend time with his wife, Linda, and his family.
The Jamaican singer, best known for his hit 'The Night Nurse', died on Monday morning after losing his battle with cancer.
His 1982 album 'Night Nurse', which was recorded at Bob Marley's Tuff Gong studio, reached number 32 in the UK.
Friends and family have been quick to pay tribute to the late star.
"Gregory was well-loved by everyone, his fans and his family, and he worked really hard to make sure he delivered the music they loved and enjoyed," his wife said.
The Vice Chairman of the Jamaica Association of Vintage Artistes and Affiliates, Jimmy Sinclair, said that he was "saddened" by Isaacs' death.
He said: "I have worked with the brother all over the world. The last show I did with him was in Portmore just a few months ago… I have worked with him in Canada, the United States all over, so I am really saddened by the passing of Gregory Isaacs, may God bless his soul."
Singer Suggs, speaking at the Q Awards in London, praised Isaacs, who supported his band Madness in concert. "He was a great reggae artist and also one of the most sartorially elegant stars on the world stage," he said.
Issacs, who was diagnosed with lung cancer last year, had been travelling around Jamaica before returning home to London this summer to spend time with his wife, Linda, and his family.
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