Quick Info
| Profession | Jamaican deejay, reggae and gospel reggae artist |
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| Nationality | Jamaican |
| Date of Birth | 29/09/1965 |
| Age | 60 years (died on 28, Sep, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica |
| Date of Death | 28/09/2026 |
Latest News about Lieutenant Stitchie
28/09/2026
Lieutenant Stitchie died in a hospital in Kingston on 28 September 2026, one day before his 61st birthday. Reports identified him as Cleveland Laing, the veteran Jamaican deejay and gospel reggae artist who became known for his transition from dancehall to ministry.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Cleveland Laing |
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| Known As | Lieutenant Stitchie; later Stitchie |
| Overview | Jamaican dancehall deejay who later converted to gospel reggae in 1997 after a car crash. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport |
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Personal Life
| Religious Belief | Christian |
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Career
| Early Career | Worked as a biology teacher before entering music. |
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| Music Debut | Released his debut album Great Ambition in 1987. |
| Major Label Work | Signed with Atlantic Records in 1988. |
| Genre Shift | Switched from dancehall to gospel reggae in 1997. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He originally worked under earlier stage names before becoming known as Lieutenant Stitchie. | |
| 2. He was once a teacher in Spanish Town before his full-time music career. | |
| 3. He changed direction after surviving a car crash. | |
| 4. He later worked under the shorter name Stitchie. |