HAPPENING NOW: Damian “Jr Gong” Marley, his mother, Miss World 1976 Cindy Breakspeare, brother Stephen Marley, sister Leah Tavares-Finson and other members of the music fraternity are arriving to pay final respects to reggae icon Stephen “Cat” Coore. Coore passed away suddenly on January 18 at age 69. Co-founder of legendary band Third World and one of the architects of reggae’s global rise, Cat Coore’s brilliance on guitar and cello helped shape a sound that carried Jamaica to the world. From Inner Circle to Third World, his legacy spans decades of musical excellence, cultural pride, and artistic vision. Awarded the Order of Distinction for his outstanding contribution to Jamaican culture, Coore’s influence lives on through timeless classics and the generations of artistes he inspired. Swipe for more highlights. 📷: Karl McLarty | Read more: Click the link in our stories or the link in our bio. #CatCoore #StephenCoore #ThirdWorld #Reggae #Jamaica #JamaicaObserver