Reggae icon Bunny Wailer has died

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Reggae icon Bunny Wailer has died

Jamaican reggae legend Bunny Wailer has died. Wailer passed away this morning. He was 73. Bunny was the last living member of the reggae group, The Wailers, which comprised Bob Marley and Peter Tosh. More soon. Follow The Gleaner on Twitter and...

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