Jamaican reggae star Cocoa Tea dead

Jamaican reggae star Cocoa Tea dead at 65
The singer, born in the village of Rocky Point, Jamaica, was known for a romantic voice that shaped and shifted with generations of dancehall and lovers rock.
Reggae Icon Cocoa Tea Dies at 65: Singer Was a 'Beacon of Kindness and Generosity'
Reggae singer Cocoa Tea has died at 65 following being diagnosed with pneumonia in 2025 years after being diagnosed with lymphoma in 2019. The singer was known for "I Lost My Sonia," "Sweet Sweet Cocoa Tea" and "Young Lover.
Jamaican artist Cocoa Tea dies: Reggae singer was 65
Cocoa Tea, a celebrated reggae singer and songwriter, has died. He was 65. "I extend condolences to the family, friends, and supporters of Calvin George Scott, affectionately known as Cocoa Tea," Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness wrote in a post on Instagram Tuesday.
Cocoa Tea, Beloved and Prolific Reggae Artist, Dies at 65
The Jamaican singer released countless singles in the 1980s and 1990s and regained popularity in 2008 with his political single “Barack Obama”
Reggae icon dies: ‘One of the sweetest voices and spirits’
“Devastated to learn about the death of reggae legend Cocoa Tea today,” writer Stephen Cooper said via Bluesky. “Cocoa Tea had one of the sweetest voices and spirits — and was one of #reggae’s best live performers. My interview of him is one of my favorites.”
Reggae artist Cocoa Tea who had iconic UK No.1 hit dies aged 65
Reggae singer Cocoa Tea has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with cancer in 2019. Jamaican singer-songwriter Colvin Scott, who was best known by his stage name Cocoa Tea, died in Fort Lauderdale,
Reggae icon Cocoa Tea dies after long health battle as emotional tributes pour in
Cocoa Tea - real name Calvin George Scott - died in hospital aged just 65, with Grammy Award-winning and MBE stars taking a moment to honour his huge contribution to reggae
Iconic reggae singer dead at 65
Reggae singer and songwriter Calvin George Scott, famously known as Cocoa Tea, has died, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced on Instagram. He was 65. Cocoa Tea’s wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed his death in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday to news outlet Jamaican Gleaner and that he died from cardiac arrest, according to People.
Reggae Legend Cocoa Tea Dies At 65 Following Battle With Cancer
Reggae Legend Cocoa Tea Dies At 65 Following Battle With Cancer Cocoa Tea Dies At 65 Following Battle With Cancer
Reggae star, Cocoa Tea, dies aged 65
Jamaican singer-songwriter Colvin Scott, better known by his stage name Cocoa Tea, has died at the age of 65. The reggae singer died Tuesday morning at a Florida hospital following a cardiac arrest, his wife, Malvia Scott, told the Jamaica Gleaner.
Jamaican singer, reggae legend dies at 65
He was always very hopeful.” Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness paid tribute to Cocoa Tea on X, calling the singer “a beacon of kindness and generosity, consistently uplifting the less fortunate and embodying the warmth of our nation.
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