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Calypsonian ‘Mighty VJ’ dies in Washington
Guyanese calypsonian Vivian Jordan, popularly known as ‘Mighty VJ’, died yesterday at the Washington Adventist Hospital in Washington DC.
Jordon was hospitalized some eight weeks ago.
Vivian Jordan, popularly known as ‘Mighty VJ’
He has been battling cancer in his stomach, which had spread to his pancreas.
Earlier this week, Jordan’s wife, Faye Jordan, said that she cannot say how the chemotherapy will help him, as he is in an advanced stage of the disease.
Just under a year ago, Jordan and his wife migrated to Maryland, USA.
On February 16, 2003 Jordan retained his crown, defeating nine other contestants in the National Finals of the Mash 2003 Calypso Competition at the Anna Regina Community Centre ground, Essequibo Coast.
VJ, from Region One (Barima/Waini), became the first calypsonian to take the crown twice in a row.
VJ won the title in 2002 with his song ‘VJ for President.’
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