KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The local theatre community is mourning the passing of Winston ‘Bello’ Bell, best known for being one half of the comedic duo Bello and Blakka, who died on Saturday after experiencing medical complications.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Bishop Winston Alexander Bell, who passed away on April 15, 2023, due to complications from Neuropathy,” said a message on his Facebook page
Peripheral neuropathy refers to the many conditions involving damage to the peripheral nervous system, a vast communications network that sends signals between the central nervous system.
Born in Cockburn Pen in Kingston, Bello grew up in the communities of Jones Town and McGregor Gully.
Bello, a past student of what was then the Jamaica School of Drama, was involved in the Jamaica Pantomime productions and appeared in major films, including Third World Cop, One Love, Glory to Gloriana, and Ghett’a Life. His theatre credits include Louis Marriott’s Bedward and Trevor Rhone’s Pepper.
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