Jamaican artist Cocoa Tea dies: Reggae singer was 65

Cocoa Tea, a celebrated reggae singer and songwriter, has died. He was 65.

"I extend condolences to the family, friends, and supporters of Calvin George Scott, affectionately known as Cocoa Tea," Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness wrote in a post on Instagram Tuesday.

"His smooth vocals and compelling lyrics gave us timeless classics like 'Rocking Dolly' and 'I Lost My Sonia,' songs that have become anthems in our cultural landscape," Holness wrote.

His wife, Malvia Scott, confirmed to the Jamaica Gleaner, the country's paper of record, that the singer had died following a cardiac arrest early Tuesday morning in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Jamaican artist Cocoa Tea dies: Reggae singer was 65