News: Reggae Icon Desmond Dekker has Died

The reggae world is mourning the loss of a legend Desmond Dekker the singer passed away on Wednesday, he was 64 years old.

Reggae legend Desmond Dekker died suddenly from a heart attack, Wednesday in London.

The 64- year old was the first Jamaican pop act to score a major hit in the UK, and is best known for his 1969 hit Israelites.

Manager Delroy Williams said the performer had seemed fine when they met a day earlier. The star was divorced with a son and daughter.
He had been due to perform at the Respect Festival in Prague on June 2nd, and had numerous dates across Europe during the summer