Mr. Kemp, thanks for the sharing your God given purpose and gIft with us..from one fellow Carib to another Carib.. ^5 to my free minded caribbean people.. yea mon.. God bless the family and to be with u during this tragic time rip mr johnny kemp always been a fan of yours just got paidmy favorite song. Born August 2, 1959, Kemp started singing in Bahamian nightclubs at age 13. Learning to use them was not easy for the child. Reach Media, the company responsible for the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage, has issued the following statement: We have received confirmation that Johnny Kemp has passed away. ", - Dennis Walcott, former New York City Department of Education Chancellor and former President and CEO of the New York Urban League. Prince Albert of Monaco is the first Euro monarch to confirm he and his wife Keep calm and carry on! Best known for the 1988 hit single Just Got Paid, it was originally reported that the singer died on the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise on Thursday, however, that information has since been retracted. UPDATE as of Friday 4/17/2015 6:30 p.m. cst: Online calculator reveals how inflation-busting 14.4% hike will Do not sell or share my personal information. That was the clubs in the 80s most popular jam! Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Prince Harry drops 45 points and Meghan Markle 36 points in just over a month in US public opinion poll Sadiq Khan faces furious backlash over plans for biggest transport and council tax rises in a decade as James Martin warns This Morning viewers why they should NEVER store their eggs in the fridge. He Kemp died Thursday. Johnnys mother died in 1950, leaving Kemp to care for Johnny and his two normal sisters. At age 61, John Kemp and his wife, Sameta, made the move to Long Island. Johnny Kemp, the Bahamas-born singer behind the 1988 smash Just Got Paid, was found dead Thursday in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Johnny Kemp commanded an audience with kinetic energy and great vocals, stated Russell Patterson of Black Ivory, who attended the service with group members Stuart Bascombe and Leroy Burgess. We can confirm he was not on the ship for the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise., Born August 2, 1959, Kemp started singing in Bahamian nightclubs at age 13. I would have said it would have underestimated the value and quality of the childs life to terminate it before it had a chance to grow and develop. Kemp appeared on Keith Sweats DVD release, Sweat Hotel Live (2007), which featured live performances by Sweat in a sort of reunion with other R&B/new jack swing era pioneers of the late 1980s, including Teddy Riley. Amsterdam News Reach Media Inc. said Kemp had been scheduled to be on a Caribbean cruise this week, theTom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise. Greater success came the following year with the release of his Secrets of Flying (1987) album, which contained a pair of Top 5 hits on Billboards Hot Black Singles chart, Dancin with Myself and Just Got Paid, the latter hitting No. Deirdre wrote on Facebook on Friday: 'Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. All Rights Reserved. He was eating his breakfast, brushing his teeth, playing third base for the Midget League Milwaukee Braves, telephoning his friends, swimming and getting ready to work his Sunday newspaper route. Dont Miss A Story. It went to top the Hot Dance Music/Club Play and provided his only UK Singles Chart entry, peaking at No. Minn.; 2 to 6 inches in metro, Chauvin's attorney makes case for new trial to Minn. 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Johnny Kemp (born 1959, Nassau, Bahamas) is a Bahamian R&B singer and dancer. Via RadioFacts, weve learned that an inside source on the Tom Joyner/Fantastic Voyage Cruise says Kemp was unable to board the ship during a stop in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Wednesday because he didnt have his Residency Card. Princess Anne is the 'perfect' example of a spare thanks to her 'sense of duty', Charles's first royal RSVP! We have estimated Johnny Kemp's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. HE MUST grip his bat at almost the middle of its length, which means that he has to be almost on top of the plate when hitting. Jared has an older brother Jason Kemp who is a writer/ fashion designer. Given Name: Jonathan Kemp. About. Jared began to develop an interest in acting while attending Wagner Junior Middle School when he was introduced to Shakespeare by his English teacher Gail Badillo and performed in the Shakespeare Festival at the National Arts Club. Family: Johnny, his wife Deirdre, and their two sons in a photo posted to Deirdre's Facebook page on April 1. Iris Katz, wife of team president Saul Katz and sister of chairman Fred Wilpon, serves on boards that govern the Viscardi Center and the Viscardi School. Double parked cars lined the church side of West 134th Street between Frederick Douglas and Adam Clayton Powell boulevards. Just Stop Oil protester avoids jail after moaning that he had 'ruined his life' and damaged his relationship Millionaire businessman, 44, found with 10,000 worth of magic mushrooms growing in bathroom of his home in Was it all for the cameras? The story doesnt explain what caused Kemps birth defect. He sang at the wedding reception for former New York State Gov. Jared Michael Kemp was born April 1, 1994 in New York City to the late Bahamian singer Johnny Kemp and Deirdre Fisher-Kemp. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', | I cant imagine doing anything else.. Jared made his acting debut in High Maintenance the web series turned HBO series, and his feature film acting debut in The Purge Election Year (Rondo). He was scheduled to be on the Tom Joyner Foundation-hosted annual Fantastic Voyage cruise as a performer when his body was found; reports state he did not board the ship. Bahamas at the age of 13. Man Accused In Killing of Journalist Sierra Jenkins Will Not Face Iggy Azalea Joins OnlyFans to Promote Upcoming Album: The Project is Young, Promising, Black Soldier Killed at Alabama Military Base after Wrangling Anika Noni Rose Marries Actor Jason Dirden in Intimate LA Wedding Stephen A. Smith Disses Rihanna Ahead of Superbowl Performance Lauren London Stuns At You People Premiere & More | Video, Oh My, Michael Rainey Daily Lotions Up Girlfriend Haile Rose, Smokey Details Affair with Diana & More Juice | WATCH, Sheryl Lee Ralph Delivered Bars At Critics Choice Awards, Mary J. Blige Celebrates 52nd B-day & More | WATCH. May God rest his soul. It charted in the U.S. on Billboard s Top Black Albums chart, reaching No. With some reports claiming he died aboard the cruise, Reach Media Inc., the US based parent company of the Tom Joyner Morning Show later said in a statement: 'We have It had not yet been determined how he died. I look for it everyday! Famous people list on 2 August. Johnny Kemp, best known for the hit song Just Got Paid, has died. No, not much more, he said. We do not have any other details. Rest In Peace Johnny loved your music! Legendary singer, Johnny Kemp of "Just Got Paid" fame has passed away at 55. THIS IS a little unfortunate, said John B. Kemp, Johnnys father. As we get more verified details on this, we will keep you updated family. In a statement, Reach Media Inc. confirmed Kemp was not on the ship. He was an incredible singer and a personal friend, Woodley said. Reportedly he was to join the cruise in Jamaica. Fast forward to 2010. So many artist from the nineties canNOT gig nowadays, b/c they have disrespected their gift, & dont have it anymore. He was an extraordinary artist and person. It was a sentiment also shared by Valerie Simpson of Ashford and Simpson, and all those who spoke at the pulpit of St. Philips so lovingly and adoringly of Johnny Kemp, as a man and a family man, a friend and an accomplished artist. Kemps wifeposted on her Facebook page Friday afternoon, writing Lord, hold onto me as I go forward with faith in You., Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord and has made the Lord his hope and confidence. Phone: 212-932-7400, Singer Johnny Kemp memorialized at St. Philips. We can confirm he was not on the ship for the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise., Kemp released his first self-titled album in 1986 that contained the song Just Another Lover. The following year he released the album Secrets of Flying that contained Just Got Paid and Dancin With Myself.. He is most remembered for his million-selling, platinum-certified 1988 smash hit dance single Just Got Paid, which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1989. It's Mr (coffee) Bean! Very positive, very careful about ethics and commitment and hard work., Being born with no arms or legs is far from hopeless, he added, and thats the way I was raised my outlook on life was formed by my dad.. The news was first reported Johnny Kemp, Zoe Jackson and Felicia during Zoe Jackson 25th Birthday Party - April 6, 2007 at Nikki Beach in New York City, New York, US Outlying Samuel Jackson and Johnny Kemp Prince and Princess of Wales pay tribute to Auschwitz survivor Zigi Shipper, who dedicated his life to No rest for Anne! But Viscardi's outgoing chief executive, Edmund Cortez, persuaded him to visit the center. Johnny said he would like to become either a priest or a doctor, but right now his mind is full of baseball. We can confirm he was not on the ship for the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage Cruise. Jared Michael Kemp was born April 1, 1994 in New York City to the late Bahamian singer Johnny Kemp and Deirdre Fisher-Kemp. We do not have any other details. Contents 1 Background 2 Chart performance 3 Accolades 4 Covers and sampling 5 In popular culture 6 Charts 6.1 Weekly charts 6.2 Year-end charts 7 References Background [ edit] J. He moved to New York in 1979 with the band Kinky Fox. His self-titled debut album came out in Kemp was scheduled to perform at SummerStage in June in Herbert Von King Park. He released his self-titled debut album in 1986. Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss the new regime taking a less is more approach to spring practices, what we learned from assistant coaches and the recent Cooper Kupp extension through Justin Jefferson's lens. He is a nationally recognized expert on disability law and a co-founder of the American Association of People with Disabilities. I have had a fulfilling life. Kamala opts out of kneeling with Biden for Warriors photo op. The papers originalreport stated Kemp died Thursday after falling and hitting his head while aboard a Tom Joyner cruise but that information has since been retracted. In the early 1980s, Kemp became a successful session musician and songwriter, singing backup for the B. We Publish News 24/7. SUBSCRIBE to #SOULTRAIN NOW! Mar 25, 2019. Kemp listened to it, added his own lyrics to the melody, and Just Got Paid grew up. With some reports claiming he died aboard the cruise, Reach Media Inc., the US based parent company of the Tom Joyner Morning Show later said in a statement: 'We have received confirmation that Johnny Kemp has passed away. I have been invigorated by these new challenges.. The cause of Kemps death is still unknown. Johnny Kemp album cover (Courtesy of Sony Music) Bahamian R&B singer Johnny Kemp, who is best known for the hit song "Just Got Paid," has died in Jamaica. Life with a disability can be quite rewarding and fulfilling., He paused again. 2340 Frederick Douglass Blvd. New York, NY 10027 I still wear clamps. target_type: 'mix' Recent reports on his age are conflicting, some stating he was 54 and others saying he was 55. Kemp got his start singing in Bahamian nightclubs when he was 13, honing his skills before heading to the States. THERE ARE THINGS that Johnny has not learned to do. When school starts Johnny will be in the eighth grade at St. Anns School, where, he said, he is an average student (They keep telling me my penmanship isnt too good.). His wife is Deidre Kemp (m. ?2015) Johnny Kemp Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. He moved to Harlem, New York in 1979 with the band Kinky Fox. Its been an extremely rough week for old school music fans. oh how sad Just Got Paid has been a regular on my turntable since it was released back in 87 I think it was it will always sound as good as day one to me RIP . He did not have the proper travel documents to board the cruise according to Kemps assistant, Christopher Powell, who spoke to the media on Friday. Kemp added his own lyrics and melodies to create the massive hit. 26 in Club Play and No. We do not have any other details. Powell said Kemps wife told him her husband was found by police in Montego Bay, Jamaica. 35 in 12 Inch Singles Sales that same month. His only other Hot 100 entry was Born day Suit, a tune from the soundtrack to the movie, Sing (1989), which climbed to No. His wife is Deidre Kemp (m. ?2015) Johnny Kemp income His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2021. Kemp was scheduled to perform on Friday as a surprise guest for a New Jack Swing segment late Friday night along with Christopher Williams, Chubb Rock and Teddy Riley, who was the producer of Just Got Paid. Instead, he was found dead floating on a beach in Montego Bay. Does he know more now? Viscardi was the keynote speaker at an Easter Seals event in Chicago that year, and Kemp and his father were in the audience. He uses a catchers mitt at third base and after much experimentation finally devised a way to hold it with his mechanical hands. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. !, Im sorry to learn this. Caribbean singer Johnny Kemp was found floating in the waters off Montego Bay in Jamaica last Thursday, shocking fans of the Grammy-nominated I asked him what advice he might have given that summer to Sherri Finkbine, the Romper Room host whose thalidomide-related abortion prompted the Tribune to do a story about his life. In 1989, he was one of several Black artists who were part of Columbia Records newly launched department dedicated to the development and production of African-American music headed by senior vice president at the time, Ruben Rodriguez. Funeral arrangements have not been announced yet. Kemp was found dead on April 16, 2015 off the coast of Montego Bay, according to Jamaican police. He was 55 years old. Police believe he was walking on some rocks, lost his balance, fell, hit his head, and then drowned; he had been seen earlier that day in the area. Many good memories from Just Got Paid. Some of those batters in the majors do too. My dad looked at me and said, You can be like him. Im thinking, at 9 or 10, whatever. . You will not be forgotten by this Texan Lady. Rest peacefully Johnny Kemp. The Bahamas Weeklyfirst reported the news of Kemps passing. He has a song called anything worth having is worth waiting for, one of my favorites as well. Johnny Kemps income source is mostly from being a successful . Johnny had to work out some things for himself. Associated with AVEON R&B Singer Christina Wells Min Soo Yoon Personal Life Like many famous people and celebrities, Johnny Kemp kept his personal life private. A native of the Bahamas, Kemp began his music career singing in nightclubs at 13 years old. MAN!! Kemp died Thursday (April 16) after falling and hitting his head while on the Tom Joyner Morning Cruise, according to The Root. Billboard R&B chart. And will always bump it! 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Age: 55 (8/2/1959 - 4/16/2015) Occupation: Music UPDATE as of Friday 4/17/15 5:30 p.m. cst: I look for it everyday! Elegant Princess of Wales is all smiles as she plays with children on visit to a nursery amid backlash over Thrifty Kate strikes again! Reportedly he was to join the [Tom Joyner] cruise in Jamaica. Mr. Kemp, you will be missed, and sincere condolences to your family. Kemp was found dead on April 16, 2015 off the coast of Montego Bay, according to Jamaican police. See more awards Known For Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Soundtrack (1990) Love & Basketball Soundtrack (2000) Sing Soundtrack (1989) Insecure Soundtrack Hide all | | Edit Filmography Jump to: Actor | Composer | Soundtrack | Self Kemp released two solo albums, his 1986 self-titled debut and 1987s Secrets of Flying, with the latter spawninga pair of top five R&B singles. Thank you Mr. Kemp. I couldnt hold onto the handlebars and keep my feet on the pedals. Before our first interview, in 2008, I e-mailed him a copy of the 1962 Tribune article. Phone: 212-932-7400. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1988, and sold over a million singles in the US. Johnny Kemp performing Just Got Paid! We bring news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and entertained. Johnny Kemp dies at 55. Tom JoynersBlackAmericaWeb.com reports Kemp was scheduled to appear on the cruise alongside Teddy Riley but was not on the ship at the time of his death.. He was 55. Im now the fourth president of the center, he said. Thanks for the memories to Johnny Kemp, RIP. mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', Men with erectile dysfunction who take Viagra are 25% less likely to Money saving guru Martin Lewis reveals easy FIRST step to clearing thousands of pounds in debt. Bahamian singer Johnny Kemp, best known for his 1988 hit Just Got Paid, has died, according to The Bahamas Weekly. I hit pretty well last year and I have been only one for 14 this season, because they know where Im going to hit. WHO WE AREThe news you want unfiltered.The Electronic Urban Report/EUR puts the most buzz worthy African American news at your fingertips. There is no more complete source for urban news than the Electronic Urban Report. It has been fantastic. Authorities were able to confirm Kemp arrived in Jamaica via a cruise ship, but neither police nor REACH Media provided further details. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY! However, there are conflicting reports that he diedafter falling on rocks on the beach in Jamaica. A wave of fear has swept the world since thalidomide has been blamed for an epidemic of deformities in Europe. Princess Royal honours Team GB curling stars and Scottish police chief at Palace of Peter Andre launches scathing attack on Prince Harry as he says Duke of Sussex is 'publicly trashing his Take note, Prince Harry! Just Got Paid (Johnny Kemp song) - Wikipedia Just Got Paid (Johnny Kemp song) " Just Got Paid " is a 1988 single by Bahamian R&B singersongwriter Johnny Kemp . When me and my boys went out on friday night just got paid was our them song! He couldnt board the [Tom Joyner] cruise because he didnt have a permanent residency card or something, Powell told theGrio.com. Billboard R&B chart and was covered by NSYNC on their 2000 album No Strings Attached. In photos, Kemp looks pretty fit. Johnny Kemp R&B Singer #75096 Most Popular Boost Birthday August 2, 1959 Birthplace Nassau , Bahamas DEATH DATE Apr 16, 2015 ( age 55 ) Birth Sign Leo About R&B vocalist whose 1986 debut album included the hit song "Just Another Lover." Its still unclear at this point what caused his death. Im still rocking just got paid today and its 2015, this song will never die RIP, and to his family we pray for you guys and we will see Johnny on the other side. So, how much is Johnny Kemp worth at the age of 56 years of age. Published: 00:32 GMT, 18 April 2015 | Updated: 15:55 GMT, 18 April 2015. We have received confirmation that Johnny Kemp has passed away, the company said. There are conflicting reports that he died after falling on rocks on the beach in Jamaica. The comments below have been moderated in advance. BISMARCK, N.D. While Mrs. Sherri Finkbine was in Sweden last week, Johnny Kemp a boy she does not know was in Bismarck, doing the things that most 12-year-old boys do. Before joining the Viscardi Center, he was for 10 years a partner with Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, a Washington, D.C., law firm that specializes in disability issues. Kemp received a Grammy nomination for Just Got Paid, which reached the top spot on the U.S. 2340 Frederick Douglass Blvd. MnDOT closes Cedar-Riverside homeless encampment in Mpls. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', ', Just Got Paid: The singer pictured during a performance in 1990. 'We do not have any other details. Johnny Kemp, the man who sang, Just Got Paid, has died at 55. At age 10, Kemp was chosen to serve as the national poster child for Easter Seals. }); Copyright 2015 . So, how much is Johnny Kemp worth at the age of 56 years old? Kemp began singing in nightclubs in the Bahamas at age 13. & Q. He was 55. Jared began to develop an interest in acting while attending He went on to study drama at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts. Just Got Paid hit No. He was 55. Kemp, 55, Bahamian born, most notably known for his popular song Just Got Paid, died accidentally in a fall while in Montego Bay, Jamaica, April 16. I probably stopped right about then. Riley offered a moving tribute to Kemp Saturday night, which you can see HERE. Johnny Kemps How tall, weight, Body Size, Color of the eyes, Color of hair, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. Send this article to anyone, no subscription is necessary to view it. [The abortion] was a radical and unfortunate procedure. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Click HERE to SUBSCRIBE to Our Newsletter Now! Beyond that,details are still sketchy as to what exactly happened. At 7 Johnny was playing baseball. During the Senior Showcase he was chosen to play one of the leads in Max Friedlich's play Sleepover, which was featured in the 2012 NYC Fringe Festival. His wife is Deidre Kemp (m. ?2015) Johnny Kemp Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Kemp and his band, Kinky Fox, arrived in New York in 1979. Johnny Kemp, the Bahamas-born singer behind the 1988 smash Just Got Paid, was found dead Thursday in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Follow us onTwitter. They were all jamming this beat! The Bahamian singer received a grammy nod for Just Got Paid. He was scheduled to appear with singer Tanaa Gardner in concert at SummerStage in Brooklyn, New York, this summer. Jared began to develop an interest in acting while attending Wagner Junior Middle School when he was introduced to Shakespeare by his English teacher Gail Badillo and performed in the Shakespeare Festival at the National Arts Club. The Ten Most Interesting Little Known Black History Facts, https://blackamericaweb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/04/042015lkbhf.mp3. Kemp, 55, Bahamian born, most notably known for his popular song Just Got Paid, died accidentally in a fall while in Montego Bay, Jamaica, April 16. I swim a lot, and I try my hardest not to gain weight, he said. Thanks to ILOSM family member, Stephanie K. H. for sending us this information. Mrs. Finkbine, from Phoenix, Ariz., underwent an abortion yesterday. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Reports indicate that R&B singer Johnny Kemp has died. I was sad to read this. Please check your email for confirmation from us. My artificial arms are still very much the same as I was wearing back then. I like good food, good wine.. 423K subscribers. Nobody knew why he came that way but we immediately elected to make a good home for him, to make him happy.. At age 61, John Kemp and his wife, Sameta, made the move to Long Island. Publicity Listings HIS FATHER did the right things, said Johnson. Deidre, Kemps wife, reported that his body was found floating on a beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica with his Bahamian passport on him. While initial reports stated that the singer died after falling off the cruise ship, a statement issued by the Tom Joyner Morning Show said Kemp was not aboard the ship prior to his death. Parents can be over-sympathetic. This saddens my heart to hear of his passing. That song is still the hit.. especially on PAY DAY.. Johnny Kemp grew up on 2 August, 1959 in Nassau, The Bahamas. He left behind a wife, Deirdre Fisher-Kemp, and their two sons, one of whom, Jared Kemp, is an actor. "" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. ^ a b "No foul play in Johnny Kemp's death". Its an honor. It received a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Song, losing out to Anita Bakers Giving You the Best That I Got., Im so sad about this, said The Lion King and Motown the Musical actress Marva Hicks, still shocked and broken up by Kemps passing. Flying out of New York on Wednesday, Kemp went to Jamaica where he was suppose to be on board but checked into a hotel after being denied access. He was 55 years of age. Reports say singer Keith Sweat was first considered for the Just Got Paid track but passed on it. He was in one celebrity relationship.He was married once. he was so talented he did what he loved too do . Kemps self-titled debut album, released in 1986, yielded a mild hit in the single Just Another Lover. It would take Kemp two years to find the magic formula of success on his second album, Secrets Of Flying which featured two top 5 R&B Billboard hits, Dancin With Myself and the New Jack Swing-influenced Just Got Paid.. He is survived by his wife, Deirdre Fisher-Kemp and their two sons. So what if I crowd the plate? asked Johnny. I feel sorry for the guy, even though I dont like the Yankees.. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com onFacebook. New York, NY 10027 She had taken the now-dreaded drug Thalidomide, and she was afraid the child might be born without arms and legs. Born and raised in The Bahamas. Kemp appeared on a 2007 Keith Sweat DVD called Sweat Hotel Live and had been performing at musical events across the U.S. in recent years. Johnny Kemps income source is mostly from being a successful . Kemp kicked off his career as a teenager singing in nightclubs in the Bahamas, before moving to New York in 1979. Kemp is survived by his wife Deidre and his two sons. So, how much is Johnny Kemp worth at the age of Banner-waving XR zealots let off smoke flares, pour black paint outside Home Office British tennis fans are kicked out for chanting 'You're just a s*** Andy Murray' during Cameron Norrie's Farmer, 71, who appeared on BBC documentary This Farming Life is killed by one of his own cows. He was 55. He was enjoying a fulfilling life in Washington and nearing retirement age. God bless the Kemp family and may his sons have the strength to carry on his name. Johnny Kemp. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Johnny Kemp (August 2, 1959 April 16, 2015) was a Bahamian singer, songwriter, and record producer. Nickname: Johnny. He was reluctant at first. Jeremiah 17:7, 'Faith draws the poison from every grief, takes the sting from every loss, and quenches the fire of every pain; and only faith can do it. Mr Kemp, who died last month aged 55, was laid to rest during a private interment in his mothers tomb at the Grand Bahama Memorial Park on Friday. 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