Jamaican music stars died at age 72
Here are 4 famous musicians from Jamaica died at 72:
Arthur Wint
Arthur Wint (May 20, 1920 Manchester Parish-October 19, 1992 Saint Catherine Parish) also known as Dr. Arthur Wint was a Jamaican physician.
In addition to his medical career, Arthur Wint was also a highly decorated athlete. He won Jamaica's first Olympic gold medal in 1948, setting a new Olympic record in the 400 meters. He also won silver medals in the 800 meters and the 4x400 meter relay at the same Olympics. Wint went on to compete in the 1952 Olympics, where he won a silver medal in the 4x400 meter relay. After retiring from athletics, Wint served as a sports administrator and was instrumental in developing sports in Jamaica. He was awarded an Order of Distinction by the Jamaican government in 1973 for his contributions to sports and medicine.
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Coxsone Dodd
Coxsone Dodd (January 26, 1932 Kingston-May 5, 2004 Kingston) a.k.a. Clement Dodd, Clement Seymour Dodd, C. Dodd, CS Dodd, Sir Coxsone, Clement Seymour "Sir Coxsone" Dodd, Dub Specialist, Clement 'Coxsone' Doddy or Clement Seymour "Sir Coxsone" Dodd CD was a Jamaican record producer.
His albums include 17 Dub Shots From Studio One, Better Dub, Studio One Dub, Dub Store Special, Bionic Dub, African Rub "A" Dub and . His related genres: Reggae, Ska, Rocksteady and Gospel music.
He died caused by myocardial infarction.
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Michael Manley
Michael Manley (December 10, 1924 Saint Andrew Parish-March 6, 1997 Kingston) was a Jamaican personality. He had five children, Rachel Manley, David Manley, Joseph Manley, Natasha Manley and Sarah Manley.
Michael Manley was a Jamaican politician and served as the country's fourth Prime Minister, holding the office from 1972 to 1980, and then again from 1989 to 1992. He was a major figure in post-colonial Jamaica, advocating for social justice and progressive politics. Manley was a co-founder of the People's National Party, and was known for his charismatic leadership style and his commitment to democratic socialism. As Prime Minister, he implemented significant social reforms and worked to reduce Jamaica's dependence on foreign powers. Manley was also a noted author and wrote several books on politics and social issues. He died in 1997 at the age of 72.
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Tessa Prendergast
Tessa Prendergast (October 17, 1928 Kingston-July 9, 2001 London) was a Jamaican actor, fashion designer and businessperson.
She was born and raised in a wealthy Jamaican family, and after attending school in Kingston, she pursued her interest in fashion by studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Prendergast went on to launch a successful fashion line, which was sold in high-end department stores in the United States and Europe.
During this time, she also began acting in Jamaican theatre productions and eventually made her way to London, where she appeared in a number of West End productions. Prendergast was known for her striking looks and impeccable sense of style, which she incorporated into her acting and fashion work.
In addition to her work in the arts, Prendergast was also a savvy businesswoman and owned several properties and businesses, including a boutique hotel in Jamaica. She was a trailblazer for Black women in the fashion and entertainment industries and remains a respected figure in Jamaican culture.
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