Reggae Reacts To John Holt's Death

The reggae community is reacting to the death of veteran singer John Holt.

Holt passed away yesterday at a hospital in London. He was in the UK touring when he fell ill.

SEE ALSO: Reggae Legend John Holt Dead At 67

Ub40, Shaggy and Sean Paul are among some icons in reggae who paid tribute to John Holt on social media.

R.I.P to the King of Reggae John Holt! Massive inspiration and will be sorely missed. ????
— Ali Campbell UB40 (@WeAreUB40) October 20, 2014

WE HAVE LOST A LEGEND!!! RIP JOHN HOLT! Very instrumental part of our reggae history! You'll be missed… http://t.co/OxeWajwdmX
— Mr Boombastic (@DiRealShaggy) October 20, 2014

Shaggy full statement: “WE HAVE LOST A LEGEND!!! RIP JOHN HOLT! Very instrumental part of our reggae history! You’ll be missed … Thank you for the legacy and the great music. The 1st number one reggae billboard hit was “tide is high” by blondie .. Written by John holt!”

Rip to the legendary John Holt. One of the greatest pioneers of our music #LifeWeLive pic.twitter.com/Hg0LdbkJVb
— Jah Cure (@TheRealJahCure) October 20, 2014

RRR!!! R.I.P SIR JHON HOLT!!! U HAVE SERVED UR CULTURE WELL!!! I SALUTE U!!! CONDOLENCES 2 THE FAM!!!… http://t.co/3y9DameqMW
— Sean Paul (@duttypaul) October 20, 2014

Sean Paul wrote on Instagram: “RRR!!! R.I.P SIR JHON HOLT!!! U HAVE SERVED UR CULTURE WELL!!! I SALUTE U!!! CONDOLENCES 2 THE FAM!!! RRR!!!”

100.000volts of Holt. .SWA Sir John Holt…Never Ever will u be forgotten! @cannonfraser @jukeboxxjamaica… http://t.co/i6gC95gMpr
— Tarrus Riley (@tarrusrileyja) October 20, 2014

RIP JOHN HOLT. YOUR MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOREVER !! pic.twitter.com/6vrFvoTCY9
— Beres Hammond (@BeresHammondOJ) October 20, 2014

We are so sad to see the passing John Holt we will truly miss you condolences to your family #ctbcmusic
— MORGAN HERITAGE (@morganheritage) October 20, 2014

Mavado post on Instagram: “RIP to the legend from the gullygad”