Guyanese singer Johnny Braff passes away

Johnny Braff
Johnny Braff

Famous Guyanese singer Johnny Braff, known for his songs “It Burns Inside” and “I Don’t Care” passed away yesterday morning.

It was confirmed that the 82-year-old Guyanese music icon died at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

Braff lived for the past three months at the Palms Geriatric Home and was previously at the Night Shelter. Stabroek News was unable to contact family members of the late singer, however, many Guyanese took to social media to show love, appreciation and extend their condolences to the family.

 The man who would have recorded a number of hits in the 1960s left Guyana in the 1970s and would have received a number of honours throughout his long career. He was also  awarded the Medal of Service.