Fifty-nine-year-old Reggae sensation Gregory Isaac has passed away.
Reports are that the Jamaican singer, who is best known for the hit single “Night Nurse”, died this morning after a long battle with cancer.
He died at his home in London. Isaac was also known as ‘Cool Ruler’.
According to Wikpedia.com, Isaac was born on July 15, 1951.
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Cool Ruler, You were the man. No party was ever complete without you music. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace. I know God is pleased with you…….you brought happiness to many lives through your music.
@rasta paxton: shocked,did u not know what life he lived?
@Quame Dwee (O.T): check out his way of life then u will understand he self distruct.
@HIS ROYAL HIGNESS EZE OBOYO: i have been observing how some of these reggae and rasta singers are dying and in my mind something is definitely wrong,i think it is the life they live.Smoke,drugs and their belief in a man rather than the true and living GOD of creation.
@HIS ROYAL HIGNESS EZE OBOYO:
Rest in peace and will always miss you
may Jah protect you
He used to be my favourite since i was litlte kid and i grew up listening to his song and i was shocked to hear that he died
we are gonna miss you brother and we wil always miss you
Rest in Peace
and many Jah guide you
loved his music Jah BLESS Gregory Isaac
Wow must of been 1983 I too was at that susplash
The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom.
I dont know why all my beloved raggue men re giving up to the Ghost. God help us on this wicked world. I so much love a jamican raggue men.It was a sad news to me when my jnior broda break d news to me because he knew Isaac is my manest man. May ur soul rest in peace.
Why dem a fi kill all reggae heroes so soon. Reggae fans come make we chant down babylon!! May your soul R.I.P Gregory
I was lucky enough to see the talented mr isaacs at sunsplash during the eighties, i cannot believe that he has gone, along with sugar who also performed that same event. Witnessing two legends of our music that day is a special memory i will cherish forever. Jah bless Gregory, the angels will be spoilt indeed.
I remember back in the day when I was 18 (48 now)and Mr Issac was always coming to Huddersfield, but him never get there, him alwayyyys cancel. Sadlly I never did get to see him.
He was one of the best reggae artist and his words will always live on. HE WAS ONE COOL DUDE!!!
JAH BLESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS.
Though gone
The music lives on and on and on
@tatar: yes i am morris gritins n love we surely gonna miss Gregory. u love glen to ? email me @ [email protected]
u will always stay in my heart.. ur the best!!!!
@quieter: @quieter:
truly an icon will be MISS!!!!!!!!!!!
R.I.P the ‘cool ruler’. was moved by the untimely death of the king of lovers reggae.your romantic voice will be missed.i lyked your hits especially: objection overruled,night nurse,substitute lover and private beach party.my condolence to family,friends and rasta fraternitry.
Bree,
I like your statements theya re very true to his songs you have echoed it nicely.
Myself and my siblings were a true and dedicated follower of Gregory Isacs music. We have several Albums and Cds of his. I last went to see him at the Stratford Reck here in London , Cocoa Tea was also on stage.
Gregory , was due to have concerts here and also in Europe, but he was taken ill, which of course I knew. I am very, very sad to hear of his demise and peace be unto him. He has left a legacy behind.
Jack Pedro
Gregory will continue to live on through his music. He is my all time favorite singer – I just love his cool style.
R.I.P cool ruler jah guide
rest in pea
@Bumble Bee:
We hope!
R.I.P. MR. GREGORY ISSAC. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY!
Wish I was your night nurse. I love you Gregory….You’re in a better place
gone but not forgotton his music and memory will live forever………….. R.I.P. my brother may you rest in peace and rise in eternal glory
you left behind a hefty legacy in the memories of many reggae fans rest in peace big man
oh boy,let us cherish our heroes while they are alive.that is why i will not let go of GLEN WASHINGTON,till the day he expires.i will love him now,so when such a time comes,i’ll know how long and well i loved him and the others who have touched and are touching our lives.R.I.P. GREGORY>all is well.
R.I.P. U WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN! RASTA FOREVER
@Truth, Justice, Love and Peace:
I posted my comment against that insultive commentator before I read yours. But I agree with you.
I love the music and the singing voice of Gregory Isaac, much more than all the others, including Bob Marley; but I have no idea what kind of heart and mind he existed with throughout his days in this world. Hence I cannot say that “I hope” for a good outcome at the resurrection; because hope is faith, which means assurance. As Christians we should live with the hope of Eternal Life in the presence of God.
This means that we are certain (assured) that we will spend Eternity if the presence of God, in the place I like to call Paradise. But our assurance comes from the fact that we accepted the suffering, death, and ressurection of Jesus Christ, as we claimed and practice the Life of Love in Him, by our faith. But you said that Gregory did not believe in Jesus Christ. Neither did Peter Tosh.
“Faith is the substance of things hope for”. Hebrews 11: 1 The mistake we make is to use the word, “Hope” as if we are not sure, but we would like that things happen as we wish for it to happen.
Gregory is now dead, we cannot speak any word of hope for him now, because he cannot accept our substance of hope for him, from God, neither can God manifest that hope in him, now that he does not exist in the body. But those of us who knew him and his lifestyle, can only live with the belief on his behalf, that God’s mercy and compassion for his weakness and ignorance, remained with him all the days that he existed. That is the reason for God’s nature, Love.
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@BRING M YOUNG:
The person spoke nothing of profanity. The man died of cancer; he was quite young. Everyone knows that he smoked weed. I believe he nurtured death, not Life; his outcome proves that truth.
You smeared (used verbal insult) at him/her, who is alive, in your defence on behalf of a man who is now dead. So how are you better?
It would have been a more decent thing to do if you had just given him/her a thumbs down. By telling the world how you felt about his/her opinion, in such a manner, you also disgraced yourself.
I was born i jamaica , st.andrews and from i was a little boy growing up i use to lisen to the gregory , To is family may god shower you with love and blessings and to you gregory good jurney, one love my brother one love. as long as i live i will never for get you. blessed.
Jonell- Rest in peace “Cool Ruler” your music has helped us through good times and bad times and we will always continue to love and enjoy your music
Erne- Love, Peace, and Reggae
R .I . P GREGORY
rest in peace. again another great singer gone but never forgotten
some of his greats songs
NUMBER ONE
TUNE IN
SUBSTITUTE
MR BROWN OOH WHAT A FEELING
LOVE IS OVER DUE
TOP TEN FROUNT DOOR
THE BORDER
NIGHT NURSE
STRANGER IN TOWN
COOL DOWN THE PACE
SAD TO KNOW YOU ARE LEAVING
OBJECTION OVERULED
some of the few R.I.P
This in sad, R.I.P Gregory…for the longest while I have ‘night nurse’ as my ringtone, I love it!
its’ not about what he do to make him sick
everyone that love music should respect gregory icaacs for all those great songs that he give us when we were broken harted or happy. u can always play his songs and get a good vibes he was one of the best……R.I.P BROTHER reggae is not going to be the same without u
A single tear came out from my eyes. This guy’s music has meant a lot through out the years. Not just Jamaica, but the entire world has lost a beautiful soul.
I will always remember that summer when I was obsessed with ‘Danger in Your Eyes”. It will always be my favourite song of Gregory’s.
this man gave us some great hits he shall surely be missed ,thank u Gregory May God Bless you and may your Soul Rest in Peace .
Jamaica has lost another son.
@BRING M YOUNG:
Why are you calling the person “A Jackass”? Such a language should not be accepted on DON.
Why can’t you agree to disagree amicably? Speak your mind, your truth and fairly and offer your opinion but do so respectfully.
“Anonymous” is correct. It is not profaning the dead but stating the truth.
When I saw his picture and his age I had the identical thought. It is obvious that he was a rastafarian and he smoked weed. They call it their religious right to do so.
Smoking weed, cannabis, cocaine and the likes could lead to early demise and in most cases than less they do.
Fear profaning God rather than one who is dead.
Rastafarians worship Haille Selassie as their God, a man whom God created and a soul that was judged by God. They do not worship The One and Only True God.
Every living person must worship The One True God. When they die their souls will be judged by God.
I hope that God had mercy on his soul. When people are sick God gives them the opportunity to pray to Him, to ask His forgiveness and to make amends in the form of prayer with a humble and contrite heart. I hope that he asked God forgiveness while he was sick and nearing his end on earth. I also hope that he received God’s graces and enlightenment to do so.
THIS MAN IS THE MAIN REASON Y I LOVE REGGAE MUSIC SO MUCH I CANT HAVE TOO MUCH OF YA MUSIC… RIP BROTHERMAN… BEST WISHES TO YA FAMILY IN THIS ROUGH TIME…. HE LEFT HIS MARK THE WORLD OVER!!!
De Man was my neighbour in New Cross Gate and i use to see him like every day and never knew it was the great Gregory Issac, he was old and frail and did not at all liek the man i knew as the Cool Ruler……May you Rest In Peace and The Music World Lost ANother Great……
YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST ALONG ICONS LIKE BOB MARLEY ELVIS MICHEAL JACKSON ETC. RIP BRO YOUR MUSIC WILL FOREVER LIVE ON NIGHT NURSE THE BEST
It is so sad to know that you have gone.Rest in peace.May the godd Lord guide your family.
The world is even a little more silent today. A great voice and good musician made the final journey home.
The legacy this man leaves behind is just great. He will be missed but his music will carry on…
Much love you will always live on in our hearts and you will be missed you were an inspiration to me and will be an inspiration for many generations to come
As Gregory says….”Hear me Lord
Lord, My people wanna be free
Just like the blind would like to see
But the hotter the battle will be
The sweeter the victory”
“I wont let you take away
the fruits of my soil”
RIP…..
UMOJAH
night nurse R.I.P
may his soul rest in peace
keep the music up in your new place.have a beach party up there,rest in peace brother,sorry to the family.his music will go on.lovers rock is in my heart and soul.
godbless you.
Even the gambia africa his music is explored he his a legend may his soul rest in perfect peace, if a legend has pass away please lets somethin positives on his/her absent Negativity na go work. We shall meet again father you are one in billion
R.I.P father, may the angle guide you to straight path, from listenin to your music it give me nuff inspiration and happiness and your voice makes my blood run so cold, cool rules cool music. My condolense to the family we shall see again.
rest in peace
Rest in peace brother. Much respect. Jah bless.
Rest in Piece Mr. Issac hope u made it to tht wonderful place on the other side…
R.I.P… Cool Ruler You will be missed, your songs will live on Bro…
RIP Gregory, your music lives on ………….. boy that night nurse song was the bomb
I CALL HIM THE LOVE DOCTOR
I love his music from a child. He is gone but his music will live on for generations to come.
R.I.P bro.
SUCH A LEGENDARY MAN WITHIN JAMAICAN MUSIC! Hopefully some of his eleven children are musical so that his legacy can live on, and we can hear him sing with his children elecronically like Natalie and Nat King Cole did. For real ‘Quiter’ Mr Isaac’s was too young to die at his age. That’s why you must live evryday to your fulliest potential and don’t take the life you have for granted. People make sure to live life and spend more quality times with your parents.
@Anonymous: To Annonymous YOU are a real JACK ASS, the man is dead .
If you have nothing positive to say why profane the DEAD
only if gregory had a chance 2 have his music echo thru our canyon…its always so beautiful 2 hear reggae chime thru the canyon walls…RIP…thank u 4 all the beautiful songs…
R.IP Mr Issac another BLACK icon… you’ll be missed but your music will forever accompany us.
I saw Gregory for the very first time at Anguilla’s Moon splash Festival this year. It was a privilege to see the reggae icon on stage doing his “thing” and showing the youngsters how to rule the stage while keeping cool, calm and collected.
He was indeed the “cool ruler” and although he could not perform in the way he truly intended due to his illness, Moon Splash patrons all agreed that he added a special touch to the festival.
Gregory…we love you and we will indeed cherish the memories. We are all here for a reason and a season and I believe your purpose was to make our world a bit gentler and smoother with your sweet God given soothing voice. You brought us much joy. We sympathize with your family and friends and your fans all over the world say farewell; and thanks for the music and the memories. May the Angels carry you on to glory.
“after you made our day, sad to know that you’re going away…real sad to know that you’re leaving.”
The best reggae artist after Bob Marley. You will be missed Bro but your music will still be appreciated long after you’re gone. like brother BOB, you have made your mark on this world.
R.I.P
Rest in peace Jah Man!
smoking too much weed, dying out young from cancer
Another good yout kick de bucket…Rip, we go meet on the other side…
my condolenses goes out to his family he will be truly missed.
“Night Nurse”, one of my favorites, gone Gregory but will neva b 4gotten
R.I.P Your smooth music will be missed>>>>>>>>>>>>…
We gonna miss you RIP and we will remeber you
JAH BLESS
REST IN PEACE…you took me on a journey of nothing but concious vibes
I do not understand why do these men die so young.
I will always remember his singing voice in “My Love is overdue”. What a beaufiful song!
I hope that his soul will sleep with peace, until the day of resurrection.
May your soul R.I.P!!
I saw him at a show last year he was brilliant. It seems all our music icons are going away quickly. Such is the nature of life………And life goes on…..
RIP….You were a True Reggae Icon..led the path that many other famous Reggae and Musical Acts have passed from your Legacy…RIP…you did your mark! well done!! servant!
people in chicago love this man he come ‘s to chicago every year for african caribbean festival rip.
Will always remember you man…You were my favorite “Gregory” to talk about and still listen to.
i played one of my favorite song today “night nurse” RIP brother
OH BOY HE WILL BE MISSED. STILL VERY YOUNG THOUGH. R.I.P