Cocoa Tea
Reggae Legend Useless at 65
After Lymphoma Battle
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Jamaican-bred reggae legend Cocoa Tea died Tuesday on the age of 65, cementing a legacy that spans 4 many years.
In accordance with the “Younger Lover” singer’s spouse Malvia Scott, Cocoa died earlier at present in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and she or he recounted his turbulent final days to the Jamaica Gleaner.
“I obtained a name early this morning to say that he had been transferred from the power to the hospital … which is like 5 minutes away … as a result of he was vomiting. He was initially identified with lymphoma in 2019, however for the final six months he was additionally combating pneumonia,” Malvia revealed.
Malvia stated Cocoa — authorized title Colvin Scott — died after a cardiac arrest early this morning. Cocoa had been battling sickness since December, when he was hospitalized in the course of the Christmas break, however stored his spouse in good spirits to the tip … “About three weeks in the past when he was admitted within the hospital he requested if I used to be apprehensive and I stated ‘I’m at all times apprehensive,'” she stated.
“He advised me to not fear as a result of all the pieces was going to be all proper.”
Along with collabing with Shaggy, Shabba Ranks, Buju Banton and different fellow reggae icons, Cocoa additionally launched the nation’s New Yr’s Eve occasions Dancehall Jam Jam in 2003 … a blowout customized nonetheless celebrated at present.
Cocoa was 65.
RIP
