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Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican music and film star, dies at 81 (Level A1) — A man with a flag is singing on stage.

Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican music and film star, dies at 81CEFR A1

25 Nov 2025

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Adapted from Emma Lewis, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Royce Fonseca, Unsplash

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  • Jimmy Cliff died on November 24, 2025.
  • He was 81 years old.
  • His wife Latifa spoke on social media.
  • She said he had a seizure first.
  • She said he then died of pneumonia.
  • He was born James Chambers in 1944.
  • He moved to Kingston at age 14.
  • He had a hit song at 17, "Hurricane Hattie".
  • He starred in the 1972 film The Harder They Come.

Difficult words

  • singer — A person who makes music with their voice.
  • famous — Well-known and liked by many people.
  • music — Sounds organized in a way that people enjoy.
  • social media — Websites to share information and connect with others.
  • supported — Helped someone or something.
  • pneumonia — A serious illness that affects the lungs.
  • star — A very famous person in entertainment.

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Discussion questions

  • What do you think about Jimmy Cliff's music?
  • Why do you think his music was loved by many?
  • Do you use social media to share news? Why or why not?

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