Jamaican reggae star Cocoa Tea dead

Jamaican reggae star Cocoa Tea dead at 65
The singer, born in the village of Rocky Point, Jamaica, was known for a romantic voice that shaped and shifted with generations of dancehall and lovers rock.
Reggae Icon Cocoa Tea Dies at 65: Singer Was a 'Beacon of Kindness and Generosity'
Reggae singer Cocoa Tea has died at 65 following being diagnosed with pneumonia in 2025 years after being diagnosed with lymphoma in 2019. The singer was known for "I Lost My Sonia," "Sweet Sweet Cocoa Tea" and "Young Lover.
Jamaican artist Cocoa Tea dies: Reggae singer was 65
Cocoa Tea, a celebrated reggae singer and songwriter, has died. He was 65. "I extend condolences to the family, friends, and supporters of Calvin George Scott, affectionately known as Cocoa Tea," Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness wrote in a post on Instagram Tuesday.
Cocoa Tea, Beloved and Prolific Reggae Artist, Dies at 65
The Jamaican singer released countless singles in the 1980s and 1990s and regained popularity in 2008 with his political single “Barack Obama”
Iconic reggae singer dead at 65
Reggae singer and songwriter Calvin George Scott, famously known as Cocoa Tea, has died, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced on Instagram. He was 65. Cocoa Tea’s wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed his death in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday to news outlet Jamaican Gleaner and that he died from cardiac arrest, according to People.
Reggae icon dies: ‘One of the sweetest voices and spirits’
“Devastated to learn about the death of reggae legend Cocoa Tea today,” writer Stephen Cooper said via Bluesky. “Cocoa Tea had one of the sweetest voices and spirits — and was one of #reggae’s best live performers. My interview of him is one of my favorites.”
Reggae star, Cocoa Tea, dies aged 65
Jamaican singer-songwriter Colvin Scott, better known by his stage name Cocoa Tea, has died at the age of 65. The reggae singer died Tuesday morning at a Florida hospital following a cardiac arrest, his wife, Malvia Scott, told the Jamaica Gleaner.
Reggae Legend Cocoa Tea Dies At 65 Following Battle With Cancer
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Calvin 'Cocoa Tea': Curtain falls on celebrated Jamaican reggae singer and songwriter
Cocoa Tea’s unique timbre delivered sweet romantic songs, but also carried his strong social, political and spiritual messages.
Cocoa Tea: Veteran Reggae Singer Dies at 65, Cause of Death Confirmed
Reggae icon Cocoa Tea, known for hits like Rocking Dolly and Israel’s King, dies at 65 after battling lymphoma and pneumonia. Fans and celebrities mourn his loss.
Jamaican singer, reggae legend dies at 65
He was always very hopeful.” Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness paid tribute to Cocoa Tea on X, calling the singer “a beacon of kindness and generosity, consistently uplifting the less fortunate and embodying the warmth of our nation.
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