Singer Roland Burrell dies

May 18, 2026

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Roland Burrell, who had a #1 song in 1982 with Johnny Dollar, died in Montego Bay on May 14.

His death was confirmed by his cousin, producer Earl Messam.

He told the Jamaica Observer that the singer died suddenly but was unable to give the cause of death.

Sourced from Jamaica Observer. Visit their website to read the full story.

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