Reggae legend Colvin ‘Cocoa Tea’ Scott died this morning following a cardiac arrest. He was 65

His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed to The Gleaner that the veteran singer passed away at 4:46 this morning at a hospital in Broward, Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

He was initially diagnosed with lymphoma in 2019, but for the last six months he was also struggling with pneumonia. He was hit with the dire prognosis six years ago.

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, told The Gleaner that she was “very saddened by the passing of Sweet Sweet Coco Tea”.

“May his soul rest in peace,” Minister Grange stated.

Known for his sweet, melodic voice, as well as his powerful chanting, Cocoa Tea’s last performance was three years ago on the Welcome to Jamrock Cruise. In 2019 the I am the Toughest singer performed at Buju Banton’s historic Long Walk to Freedom concert at the National Stadium in Kingston.

Coco Tea is survived by his wife, Malvia and eight children.