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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85590, member: 27"]
Jamaican radio lost a defining voice as Bob Clarke died at 75, closing a half-century run that shaped reggae airwaves.

Passing and immediate details
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[*]Walter Charles Bob Clarke died early Tuesday.
[*]Death occurred at Port Maria Hospital.
[*]He was receiving care for a medical condition.
[*]Age at death was 75.
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Career footprint in radio
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[*]His name stayed tied to IRIE FM.
[*]A Sunday show built a nationwide following.
[*]Later broadcasts came from Montego Bay.
[*]He stayed on air until recently.
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Industry recognition and impact
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[*]Clarke earned the Order of Distinction.
[*]He pushed local music without hesitation.
[*]His voice became part of everyday Jamaican life.
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Government reaction and legacy
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[*]Olivia Grange reacted with visible grief.
[*]She worked alongside Clarke during IRIE FM’s launch.
[*]His influence stretched across music and media circles.
[*]Condolences continue from colleagues and listeners.
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