# American singer Johnny Nash dies at age 80.
Johnny Nash, best known for his 1972 hit "I Can See Clearly Now," died Tuesday 06 October 2020 morning, his son, John Nash, told CNN. He was 80 years old.
The American reggae and pop music singer-songwriter passed away from natural causes at his home in Houston, his son said.
Johnny Nash began his career as a pop singer in the 1950's. In the 1960's, he and Danny Sims formed JAD Records, and while living in Jamaica, the pair signed Bob Marley and other members of the group, The Wailers.
The reggae-influenced "I Can See Clearly Now" hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 4, 1972, and stayed in the top spot for four weeks, according to Billboard.
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