THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
U-Roy
Jamaican musician (1942-2021)
U-Roy was born on September 21, 1942 in Kingston, Jamaica and died on February 17, 2021, aged 78.
Born
September 21, 1942
U-Roy died aged 78.
Died: February 17, 2021
- Birthplace
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Professions
- singer, toasting
- Citizenship
- Jamaica
More about U-Roy
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Birth name
- Ewart Beckford
- Pseudonyms
- U-Roy
Official links & social profiles
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Questions people ask
How old was U-Roy when they died?
U-Roy died aged 78.
When is U-Roy’s birthday?
U-Roy’s recorded birthday is September 21.
Where was U-Roy born?
U-Roy was born in Kingston, Jamaica.
What was U-Roy’s name at birth?
U-Roy’s recorded birth name is Ewart Beckford.
When did U-Roy die?
U-Roy died on February 17, 2021.