Reggae Icons Lost to Cancer

Reggae music embodies resilience and spirituality, often linked to Rastafarianism's natural healing practices.

Bob Marley, a reggae legend, succumbed to cancer in 1981 after refusing amputation due to his faith.

Cocoa Tea, beloved for his socially conscious music, passed away in 2025 after a battle with lymphoma.

Other reggae artists like Puma Jones, Gregory Isaacs, and Deborahe Glasgow also fell victim to cancer.

Majek Fashek, Mikey Dread, and Alton Ellis left a lasting impact on reggae and African music before cancer took them.