Peter “Peetah” Morgan, lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning Reggae
band Morgan Heritage, has died at the age of 46.
The band, known for songs such as Don’t Haffi Dread (To Be Rasta), Down by the
River, Tell Me How Come, and She’s Still Loving Me, announced Peetah’s passing
on Sunday (February 25) but did not disclose the cause of death.
“It is out of sincere love that we share that our beloved husband, father, son, and
brother and lead singer of Morgan Heritage Peter Anthony Morgan has ascended
today,” the Morgan family wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. “Jah come
and save from ourselves because love is only way.”
“Our family thanks you in advance for your overwhelming love and support, and
we ask your continued prayers as we go through this process. We also ask that you
please respect our privacy during this time of healing.”
In 2022, the family mourned the passing of its patriarch and veteran Reggae singer
Denroy Morgan, who fathered 30 children.
Denroy’s children formed several groups, including Morgan Heritage, which
initially comprised Peter “Peetah” Morgan, Una Morgan, Roy “Gramps” Morgan,
Nakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan, and Memmalatel “Mr. Mojo” Morgan.
Una Morgan and Lukes Morgan are now past members.
