REGGAE singer Gregory Isaacs has died.

The singer, 59, passed this morning after a long illness.

He died in London.

Earlier this

year, Gregory Isaacs' road manager Copeland Forbes stated that his charge was, "in the UK doing some me

dic

al tests. As you all
know, he had some problems with his legs from last year which resulted
in cancellation of tours, and in the last 12 months he had a very hectic
year travelling all over the globe doing performances".

Isaacs has been a constant presence on the reggae music scene for some time. The singer has released a number of hits including Night Nurse,
Tune In, My Number One, Love Overdue, Rumours and The Border.