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……….by Audley\u00a0Phillip<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Without a doubt, he was one of the finest young\u00a0artists\u00a0around today.<\/p>

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All cultural and music-minded Antiguans\u00a0and Barbudans are\u00a0mourning. the sudden passing of this Soca Icon and talented cultural and musical\u00a0ambassador..<\/p>\n

Ricardo\u00a0possessed an abundance of yet untapped potential\u00a0which was still coming to light.\u00a0 His death serves as a painful\u00a0reminder of life’s unpredictability and the importance\u00a0of not only pursuing\u00a0your dreams but seeing them through to the end.<\/p>

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Antigua and\u00a0Barbuda fans adored Ricardo and will forever cherish the great musical\u00a0memories he created\u00a0for them.<\/p>

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Sleep well, Brother!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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