Kingsley Cooper passed surrounded by family
Gavin Riley / Our Today
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At the hour of his death yesterday (June 18), respected Jamaican businessman and regional fashion mogul Kingsley Cooper passed away in the company of his family, a statement from Pulse Investments Limited disclosed.
The statement, released just after midnight on Wednesday, added that Cooper, who had just turned 71 two weeks ago, was pronounced dead at the HCA Kendall Hospital in Miami, where he had been receiving treatment.
A cause of death was not revealed.
Pulse Investments hailed its trailblazing founder for pioneering and developing an “international modelling industry for the Caribbean, in the process discovering and developing supermodels and other international stars”.
“We mourn the loss of an innovator, extraordinary leader, father, husband, and visionary…The Cooper family is immensely grateful for his life and legacy and we thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support,” the statement read.
FULL RELEASE:
“Kingsley Cooper, attorney-at-law, fashion and entertainment trailblazer, founder and chairman of Pulse Investments Ltd has died. He was 71. He passed away surrounded by his family at the HCA Kendall Hospital in Miami, FL on June 18, 2024.
Cooper, through Pulse, pioneered and developed an international modelling industry for the Caribbean, in the process discovering and developing supermodels and other international stars. The company created new opportunities for local and international talent in music and fashion. Pulse promoted and produced renowned international events such as Reggae SuperJam and Caribbean Fashion Week. The events featured headliners including Chaka Khan, The Commodores, Run DMC, Kelly Roland, Brian McKnight, Billy Ocean, Dennis Brown and Peter Tosh. Cooper was instrumental in establishing the Peter Tosh Museum at Pulse’s headquarters, 38a Trafalgar Road, Kingston.
With Cooper’s leadership, Pulse diversified its business to include media, real estate and hospitality. Pulse was the first company of its kind to be listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. We mourn the loss of an innovator, extraordinary leader, father, husband, and visionary.
The Cooper family is immensely grateful for his life and legacy and we thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support.”
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