Jamaican music stars died at age 80
Here are 3 famous musicians from Jamaica died at 80:
Rudolph de Cordova
Rudolph de Cordova (April 5, 1860 Kingston-January 11, 1941 London) was a Jamaican actor, screenwriter and writer.
He was known for his work in the early film industry, both in front of and behind the camera. de Cordova acted in many silent films, often playing supporting roles in films such as "The Light That Failed" (1916) and "The Absentee" (1915). Additionally, he wrote screenplays for several films, including "The Morals of Marcus" (1915) and "The Lash" (1916). de Cordova was also an accomplished writer, publishing several short stories and novels throughout his lifetime. Born in Jamaica, he later moved to London where he continued to work in the film industry.
de Cordova's interest in theater began in his early years in Jamaica where he started his career as a stage actor performing in local productions. Shortly after, he moved to London to pursue further opportunities in the theater industry. His success on stage eventually led to his transition to silent films where he became a pioneering figure in filmmaking.
After his career as an actor slowed down, de Cordova focused more on writing. He wrote several novels and short stories, including "Leonie of the Jungle" and "Adventures in Life and Letters". His works often explored the relationship between the Caribbean and European cultures, as well as the themes of identity and race.
De Cordova's legacy in film and literature continues to be celebrated today. In 2017, the National Library of Jamaica held an exhibition to commemorate his contributions to the arts.
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Lloyd Brevett
Lloyd Brevett (August 1, 1931 Kingston-May 3, 2012 Saint Andrew Parish) a.k.a. Lloyd Bennet, Lloyd Brevette or Brevette, Lloyd was a Jamaican personality.
Genres: Reggae, Ska and Rocksteady.
He died in stroke.
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G. C. Foster
G. C. Foster (November 30, 1885 Spanish Town-February 25, 1966 Kingston) otherwise known as Gerald Claude Eugene Foster was a Jamaican cricketer.
He played as an all-rounder for the West Indies cricket team in 22 Test matches between 1925 and 1930. Foster was considered as one of the greatest all-rounders of his generation, with exceptional abilities both with bat and ball. He also excelled as a coach, leading Jamaica to six consecutive victories in the Inter-Colonial Tournament between 1938 and 1947. Foster was inducted into the Jamaica Sports Hall of Fame in 1987 and was also honored with the naming of the G. C. Foster College of Physical Education and sport in his memory.
Before he became a cricket player, G.C. Foster trained as a teacher and later worked in the Sugar Industry as a chemist. In his cricketing career, Foster achieved numerous records including the record of the highest individual Test score on debut, scoring 287 against England. This record stood for 68 years until Lawrence Rowe broke it in 1972. He was the first West Indian player to score a double century in Test cricket and was the first Jamaican to take five wickets in a Test innings. Foster was also one of the few cricketers in history to take a hat-trick in a Test match. Despite his successful cricketing career, his earnings were meager, and he was known to struggle financially in his later years. Foster never married and died in poverty on February 25, 1966.
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