Derrick Harriott latest Jamaican music stalwart to die in 2026
October 24, 2026
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Derrick Harriott, who excelled as a singer, producer and record label owner, died at his St Andrew home on October 24. He was 87.
Lorna Thomas, his friend of over 60 years, confirmed his passing in an interview with Observer Online. She said he died just after midnight, less than one week after leaving Medical Associates Hospital in St Andrew.
Thomas disclosed that Harriott had been ailing for some time, but his condition deteriorated since August when he was hospitalised twice.
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