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Reggae singer Gregory Isaacs dies

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KINGSTON, Jamaica – Gregory Isaacs, the smooth singing reggae artiste, shoe hits include “Night Nurse” and “Love Overdue” died in London on Monday after a long battle with cancer. He was 59.
Earlier this year, Isaacs’ road manager Copeland Forbes, told reporters that the singer was, “in the UK doing some medical tests.
“As you all know, he had some problems with his legs from last year which resulted in cancellation of tours, and in the last 12 months he had a very hectic year travelling all over the globe doing performances”.
Isaacs has been a constant presence on the reggae music scene and released a number of hits including Tune In, My Number One, Rumours and The Border. (CMC)

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