Christian music singer and songwriter Jaime Murrell passed away on Thursday February 4 at the age of 71 in Miami, United States.
International media report that the death of the musician of Panamanian descent took place after a hard fight against the coronavirus, although the exact causes of death are currently unknown.
The news was corroborated by his official Instagram account, which highlighted in a statement that Murrell was “an exemplary husband and father, a good friend, a passionate worshiper and preacher” and that “he served to Christ for 45 years with all his heart. “
According to the newspaper “El Tiempo”, Murrell is also recognized as a talent for secular music in the 1970s. Before his conversion to Christianity in 1977, he was part of a group called The Mozambiques.
Among his best-known singles as a preacher are I ask for Peace, I want More from You and Oh, Dweller of Zion, which are very popular among the Christian community. In total he released nine albums.
Early this year, the artist canceled some of his live broadcasts on social networks due to “rest and medical treatment”.
Murrell “leaves a great legacy of passion to preach the love of Christ as a way of life, to see worship as obedience to God, and to love neighbor above any religious title,” is the statement that his death reported.