Ken “Professor” Philmore – steelpan arranger, composer and ace pannist – died at the Intensive Care Unit of the San Fernando General Hospital on Sunday. Philmore, 58, succumbed to severe internal injuries suffered in a crash on the Republic Day holiday.

He sustained broken ribs and his lungs had collapsed, police said. Philmore was driving his Toyotal Hilux van north along the Solomon Hochoy Highway when he picked up a skid near Claxton Bay at around 8.45am.

The vehicle flipped several times and Philmore was thrown out of the cabin. Sophia Philmore, had called on the nation to pray for her husband.

San Fernando Mayor Junia Regrello confirmed that Philmore died at around 9.30am. Sophia Philmore, had called on the nation to pray for her husband.

San Fernando Mayor Junia Regrello confirmed that Philmore died at around 9.30am.

Rest in Power…