Jamaican Reggae Artiste Gregory Isaacs dead

Jamaican reggae artiste Gregory Isaacs is dead.

Isaacs died early this morning at his home in London, England.

He was 59.

Isaacs' manager Copeland Forbes confirmed that the artiste died at his home in London following a long illness.

Known as the Cool Ruler, Isaacs entered the music business in the roots era.

He has produced numerous hits including, Night Nurse, Rumours and Tune in.

Isaacs was born on July 15, 1951 in Fletcher's Land, Kingston.