Jimmy Cliff's Cause Of Death, Actor Passed Away At 81, Wife Reveals, 'Seizure Followed By Pneumonia'

Jimmy Cliff was one of the most influential people. For the unversed, he was a Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, who tragically passed away at the age of 81. Jimmy's death has left millions of fans heartbroken. Jimmy Cliff was well-known for timeless songs like Many Rivers to Cross, You Can Get It If You Really Want, Wonderful World, Beautiful People and more. 

The global icon, Jimmy Cliff passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 81. For those who don't know, his wife, Latifa Chambers confirmed the devastating news on social media. Well, after Jimmy left for the heavenly abode, a lot of fans have become curious about his family, net worth and cause of death. Read on to get the answers to all your questions. 

Jimmy Cliff’s wife revealed the cause of his death

On November 24, 2025, Jimmy Cliff’s wife, Latifa Chambers took to her husband’s Instagram handle and shared the heartbreaking news of the legend’s death. She shared a photo of Jimmy and along with it, she penned a long and emotional note. In the note, Latifa also revealed the cause of death and said that he died due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. She also thanked Jimmy’s fans, friends and family, who supported him throughout his journey. A part of her note can be read as:

"It’s with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia. I am thankful for his family, friends, fellow artists and coworkers who have shared his journey with him. To all his fans around the world, please know that your support was his strength throughout his whole career. He really appreciated each and every fan for their love."

Jimmy Cliff’s net worth

While Jimmy Cliff's exact net worth is not known, multiple reports suggest that the global icon's net worth was somewhere between USD 10 million and USD 18 million. For those who don't know, this whopping money comes from his long music career, which includes album sales, streaming, concerts, songwriting and the success of his films like The Harder They Come. 

Jimmy Cliff is survived by wife and three children

Jimmy Cliff is survived by wife, Latifa Chambers and three children. Multiple reports suggest that the names of their children are Aken Cliff, Lilty Cliff and Nabiyah Be. For the unknown, Nabiyah Be is a successful actress and singer, who was born in Brazil and worked as a backup vocalist for Brazilian artists like Daniela Mercury and Carlinhos Brown. Apart from her, Jimmy Cliff also had two more children, Lilty and Aken. While there is not much information available about the two, their names were mentioned in the post shared by Jimmy's wife, Latifa, in which they announced the death of the global icon. 

More about Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff was born in 1944, in a small village of Jamaica. Reportedly, during his early days, he sang in his local church and moved to Kingston as a teenager. Reportedly, he started recording in the 1960s and soon gained recognition with his unique style. Some of his iconic songs include Many Rivers to Cross, You Can Get It If You Really Want, I Can See Clearly Now, Vietnam, Rebel In Me, Journey, Time Will Tell and more. 

Apart from his amazing singing talent, Jimmy Cliff also tried his luck in acting. He made his debut with the 1972 film, The Harder They Come. Over the years, he worked in films like Club Paradise, Marked For Death, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Mission Impossible III and more. Throughout his career, Jimmy also won multiple Grammy awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Even though, the star has died, he has left behind a very impactful legacy for all the upcoming artists. 

We offer all the strength and condolences to the family and friends of Jimmy Cliff. 

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