OMG Digital Magazine OMG Issue 330 25th October 2018 | Page 40

OMG Digital Magazine | 330 | Thursday 25 October 2018 • PAGE 40
Various Celebrities in Calypso
and Soca Fraternities
speak on the death of
"The Mighty Shadow"
The news of the death of Mr. Winston Bailey, lovingly known as "The
Mighty Shadow", who celebrated his birthday earlier this month
on October 4th, has sent shockwaves throughout the Calypso and
Soca Fraternities. Several popular public personalities personalities
have commented on the life and legacy of the 77-year old Calypso
Monarch and Road March winner, who was due to receive an
honorary Doctorate from the University of the West Indies on
Thursday of this week for his contributions to our cultural landscape
Here is a compilation of these statements.
"I spoke to my friend Shadow up to last week.
He was in good spirits. He didn't even know
that I myself was sick when we chatted. He was
an incredible artist and an even greater human
being. I want to send my deepest condolences to
his entire family. This is a really big loss for all of
us."
- Dr. Roy Francis Cape, musician, entertainer, philanthropist.