Jamaican reggae legend Max Romeo has died aged 80.

Max, who is renowned for his BBC-banned hit, tragically passed away from heart complications in his homeland.

A statement on Instagram confirmed his death on Saturday, writing: ‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Max.

‘We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and tributes, and kindly ask for privacy at this time. Legends never die.’

Touching tributes poured in for the ‘great reggae icon’ as the sad news was announced.

Others wrote: ‘our music will play eternally, thanks for all the big music. All my condoleances to your family and friends’,

Jamaican reggae legend Max Romeo has died aged 80 (pictured in 2013)

‘Legend never die!’,

‘What sad news. Goodbye my friend. Your music will continue to uplift and bless people. May the Lord be gentle towards you and his angels guard you as you sleep. See you up there our musical brother’,

‘This one hurts me, I just talked to him on March 28, I’m so sorry for the loss of this GREAT reggae ICON, he will truly be missed & loved FOREVER, R.I.P. Max!! Jah know’.