Calypso icon the Mighty Sparrow dies at 91
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September 28, 2026
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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, better known as the Mighty Sparrow, has died at the age of 91.
His family said the Grenadian-born, Trinidad-raised performer died peacefully in New York on Sunday following a brief illness, surrounded by loved ones.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Trinidad and Tobago’s Calypso icon, Slinger Francisco, known to the world as The Mighty Sparrow,” the family said in a statement.
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