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Jamaica \u2014 Veteran reggae artiste Calvin \u2018Cocoa Tea\u2019 Scott is dead.<\/p>

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He reportedly passed away early Tuesday morning at a hospital in Florida after ailing for sometime. He was 65.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expressing his condolences, Prime Minister Andrew Holness said Cocoa Tea\u2019s influence extended beyond our shores, touching hearts worldwide and solidifying Jamaica\u2019s place on the global musical stage.<\/p>

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\u201cI extend condolences to the family, friends, and supporters of Calvin George Scott, affectionately known as Cocoa Tea. His smooth vocals and compelling lyrics gave us timeless classics like Rocking Dolly and I Lost My Sonia, songs that have become anthems in our cultural landscape,\u201d Holness shared in a post to X, formerly Twitter.<\/p>

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\u201cBeyond his musical genius, Cocoa Tea was a beacon of kindness and generosity, consistently uplifting the less fortunate and embodying the warmth of our nation\u2026As we mourn his passing, let us celebrate the rich legacy he leaves behind, a legacy of melody, compassion, and cultural pride. May his soul rest in eternal peace,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

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