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Johnny Nash dead: ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ singer dies aged 80

American singer and songwriter Johnny Nash has died aged 80 [Photo: Getty Images]

Johnny Nash, best known for the 1972 hit 'I Can See Clearly Now', has died Tuesday at his home, his son has confirmed. The American reggae and pop music singer-songwriter was aged 80 when he passed away, CBS Los Angeles has reported. Johnny was born in Houston and started singing as a child at Progressive New Hope Baptist Church.

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