Gregory Isaacs
| Birth | 15 Jul 1951 Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica |
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| Death | 25 Oct 2010 (aged 59) London, City of London, Greater London, England |
| Burial | Dovecot Memorial Park and Crematorium Spanish Town, Saint Catherine, Jamaica |
| Memorial ID | 60597069 · View Source |
Was Gregory Isaacs married?
June Isaacsm. 1983–2010
Gregory Isaacs/Spouse
Since singer Gregory Isaacs died on Monday, two women have come forward claiming to be his wife. June Isaacs, who lives in Kingston, and London-based Linda Isaacs both say they were the ‘Cool Ruler’s’ number one. Fifty-year-old June-Anne Isaacs told The Gleaner she and Isaacs were married in December 1983.
Is Gregory Isaacs still alive?
Deceased (1951–2010)
Gregory Isaacs/Living or Deceased
What killed Gregory Isaacs?
Lung cancer
Gregory Isaacs/Cause of death
Gregory Isaacs, reggae’s “Cool Ruler,” whose aching vocals and poignant lyrics about love and loss and ghetto life endeared him to fans of Caribbean music, died on Monday at his home in London. He was 60. The cause was lung cancer, said his wife, June Isaacs, who lives in Kingston, Jamaica.
Was Gregory Isaacs a drug addict?
Isaacs also cultivated an outlaw persona — a “rude boy” in Jamaican slang. He had frequent run-ins with the authorities (he once estimated his number of arrests, mostly on drug- and gun-related charges, at around 50) and suffered from a serious cocaine addiction.
Did Gregory Isaacs do drugs?
Isaacs’ drug addiction had a major impact on his voice, with most of his teeth falling out as a result. Isaacs said of his addiction in 2007: “Drugs are a debasing weapon. It was the greatest college ever, but the most expensive school fee ever paid – the Cocaine High School.
How old is Gregory Isaac?
59 years (1951–2010)
Gregory Isaacs/Age at death
Reggae star Gregory Isaacs has died at the age of 59 at his London home following a long illness, his manager has confirmed. The Jamaican singer died on Monday morning surrounded by his family.
