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The group announced he had “passed away peacefully” in Kingston surrounded by his family. ©Copyright 2001-2020. Toots Hibbert died “peacefully” in Jamaica on Friday. Hibberts was in a medically induced Coma at the University Hospital of the West Indies were he also reportedly did a COVID-19 test after experiencing respiratory difficulties. “It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that Frederick Nathaniel 'Toots' Hibbert passed away peacefully tonight, surrounded by his family at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica,” the statement read, which noted that Hibbert, the frontman of the group, is survived by his wife of 39 years, Miss D, and their children. Other popular tracks include Pressure Drop, Sweet and Dandy, and 54-46 That's My Number. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. Toots Hibbert Cause of Death. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54129388, Toots Hibbert obituary: The man who invented reggae, one of the 100 greatest singers of all time. The statement read: “While reports of Mr. Hibbert being in an intensive care unit at a private facility in the Corporate Area are true, the family would like to assure those concerned that he is making positive progress and is receiving the best possible treatment, while he awaits the results on his COVID-19 test. Hibbert was born on 8 December 1942 in May Pen, Parish of Clarendon, Jamaica, the youngest of his siblings. Toots is best known for songs such as Bam Bam, Pressure drop, Time Tough, Country Roads and others. The man who gave reggae its name and helped make it an international movement, Toots Hibbert, born Frederick Nathaniel Hibbert, has died at age 77. He is resting and in good spirits, and is showing signs of improvement by the hour. Published from its offices at 200 Renfield Street Glasgow and printed in Scotland by Newsquest (Herald & Times) a division of Newsquest Media Group Ltd, registered in England & Wales with number 01676637 at Loudwater Mill, Station Road, High Wycombe HP10 9TY – a Gannett company. Toots Hibbert, icon of reggae, dies in Jamaica at age 77 Showman gave music genre its name by HILLEL ITALIE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | September 13, 2020 at 4:17 a.m. Toots moved to Kingston as a young man where he found glory in music, The Maytals was one of the most if not the most popular Jamaican music group in the 60s and made music for Coxsone Dodd, Prince Buster, Byron Lee and other top producers at the time. The band’s other hits included Sweet and Dandy and Pressure Drop. NEW YORK (AP) — Toots Hibbert, one of reggae’s founders and most beloved stars who gave the music its name and later helped make it an international movement through such classics as “Pressure Drop,” “Monkey Man” and “Funky Kingston,” has died. "His voice was powerful and adaptable to funk, soul, country, AND reggae. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The man who is also known for “Monkey Man” and “Funky Kingston” death announcement was made by his social media page, the message stated “It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibbert passed away peacefully tonight, surrounded by his family at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica.” read more below. Toots Hibbert’s cause of death was not revealed. Read about our approach to external linking. Capital Group Limited. The reggae pioneer – who fronted the reggae and ska band Toots & the Maytals – passed away peacefully at a hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, on Friday (11.09.20). What an impact he made in his time here.". Nothing says a family vacation like an RV, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, It's looked — and felt — like a whole different world as we've been social distancing and attempting to keep each other safe, See All the Celebs Taking RV Trips This Summer, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, From Empty Streets to Virtual Weddings: What Life Has Looked Like During the Coronavirus Pandemic. An online petition to drum up support for reggae pioneer Toots Hibbert to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was launched last week. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can contact IPSO here. Hibbert fronted influential reggae and ska band Toots & the Maytals from the early 1960s. ", Reggae and pop group UB40 said Hibbert's music "influenced and inspired us to love reggae music from an early age", while UK artist Ghostpoet wrote: "Another legend returns to the earth. Get involved with the news in your community, This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. Hibbert… But how did this Ugandan... Kenya has a robust matatu culture and some people around the world love it. Frederick Nathaniel “Toots” Hibbert, the Grammy-winning Jamaican singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and leader of reggae/rocksteady/ska band Toots & the Maytals, has died at age 77. The group's record label also went on to mourn Hibbert's death. 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