Slinger Francisco, globally recognized as the Mighty Sparrow, has died at the age of 91. The Trinidad and Tobago singer, celebrated as the “calypso king of the world,” passed away peacefully on Sunday in New York, surrounded by his family. He achieved a major breakthrough in 1956 with his iconic calypso hit, "Jean and Dinah." The news was confirmed by his family in a statement released today. Sparrow’s music helped popularize calypso internationally and he remained a cultural icon for decades. His death marks the end of an era for calypso music and Trinidad and Tobago’s cultural landscape. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of musical artistry and social commentary.