Veteran Reggae crooner Frankie Paul has died.
Frankie Paul, whose real name is Paul Blake, died at the University Hospital of the West Indies on Thursday night his battle with kidney disease.
The 51-year-old reggae crooner had been in hospital since April of this year, where it was revealed that he was suffering from severe kidney problems and facing difficulty with his mounting medical bills.
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The iconic singer rose to prominence in the 1980’s with hits such as “Sara” “Pass the Ku-shen-peng.” He was affectionately dubbed the Jamaican ‘Stevie Wonder’ due to being born blind, but would later gain small visual capacity following an eye operation.
Following news of his death several members of the music industry have poured their condolences including David Rodigan, Mr. Vegas, Tanto Metro and Wayne Lonesome.
