# Calypso icon the Mighty Sparrow dies at 91 - Jamaica Observer

> PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Legendary calypsonian Slinger Francisco, better known as the Mighty Sparrow, has died at the age of 91.

- Published: 2026-09-28T12:32:40.809Z
- Updated: 2026-09-30T19:02:26.911Z
- 2 sources
- Topics: Politics
- Involves: Byron Lee, Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, Capitalism Gone Mad, Caribbean culture, Chris Chin, Cleveland Laing, Dragon Dance, Gangsta, Jean and Dinah, Lieutenant Stitchie, Maria, Mighty Sparrow

## How it developed

- 2026-09-28T12:33:05.399Z - Jamaica Observer: [Calypso icon the Mighty Sparrow dies at 91 - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/28/calypso-icon-mighty-sparrow-dies-91/)
- 2026-09-28T12:32:40.809Z - NOS Nieuws: [Calypso-grootheid Mighty Sparrow (91) overleden](https://nos.nl/artikel/2632884-calypso-grootheid-mighty-sparrow-91-overleden)
- 2026-09-28T16:32:43.573Z - Jamaica Observer: [Remembering The Mighty Sparrow’s soulful side - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/28/remembering-mighty-sparrows-soulful-side/)
- 2026-09-30T19:02:26.911Z - Jamaica Observer: [VP Records honours Lieutenant Stitchie, Mighty Sparrow - Jamaica Observer](https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/30/vp-records-honours-lieutenant-stitchie-mighty-sparrow/)

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