Veteran musician Rupert Bent II dead at 83

June 23, 2026

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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Rupert Bent II, an accomplished musician, engineer and airline pilot, died in Kingston on Monday, June 22, at age 83.

His death was confirmed by Cindy Breakespeare, his wife of 27 years.

He died one year after his son, Rupert III, who was also a respected guitarist, best known for playing with Third World.

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