Reggae Singer Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert has died.
He passed away on Friday at the University Hospital of the West Indies at the age of 77.
Toots had been in a medically induced Coma.
READ: Reggae Singer Toots Hibbert in Hospital
On Tuesday, former Culture Minister Olivia Grange appealed for blood for the Jamaica icon.
READ: Grange appeals for blood for reggae artiste Toots Hibbert
Toots, a three-time winner of the Jamaica Festival Song competition, was one of the 10 finalists for 2020 and spoke with pride in an interview with The Gleaner in August about his entry, Rise Up Jamaicans.
Just over a week ago, the prolific hitmaker, who has been in the business for close to six decades, released his latest album, Got To Be Tough, on the Trojan Jamaica label.
He had been consistently touring with his band, the Maytals, since the early 1970s, when his landmark album Funky Kingston made him a global superstar, opening for groups such as The Who and the Eagles.
Rest in power Toots,Thank you very much for the wonderful music!!You were a Real Patriot and took the best of our Culture,Vibez and inspiring Reggae all over the world….a grateful Nation salutes you.Sincerest condolences to his loved ones. :shakehand2 :toast :salaman :2thumbup
Toots….thank you for the loving music you gave us all. You are loved by the world and will be missed. My heart is broken with your passing. Rest in heaven with you & Bob playing such sweet music. Love & prayers and heartfelt condolences to your family, music families, friends and all your loving fans. Jamaica mourns…Rest in peace brother Toots.
RIP
I have never cried so hard for a icon, Jah know, Jah know.