We would like to express our deepest condolences to the Henzell family on the passing of Perry Henzell early yesterday morning.

Please click here for more information on the life of a legend in the Jamaican film industry.

We were taken aback—and unbelievably saddened—when we heard the news yesterday morning.

Perry was a wonderful, courageous, and gentle man. Not only was he creatively gifted, but his knowledge of politics, the economy, and so many other fields was astonishing. He was first and foremost a citizen of Jamaica, but he was also a citizen of the world.

We feel extremely privileged to have spent time with him when we were in Treasure Beach in October—and had no idea it would be the last time we would see him.



Our heartfelt sympathies go out to all the members of his family as well as all the others who knew and loved him.

Rest in peace, Perry. This world was fortunate to have had you for as long as you were here. Your spirit and your many accomplishments are indelible.

With much respect,
Karen and Peter Kennedy

I'd like to add my condolences to all the Henzell family, as well as the peoples of Jamaican and all nations who were touched by his work.

Here's a list of news articles that Google has today including a report about the Jamaican premiere today of his film No Place Like Home.

RIP, Perry.

Respect due,
Eric

What sad news! Oh, I remember sitting and talking with Perry just this summer.
Our condolences to the entire Henzell family...especially Sally. Much love,

Andrea and Lincoln
Silver Spring, MD

Brad and I were sorry to read of Perry Henzell's death -- but join his family and friends in celebrating a remarkable life.

Our condolences as well to the Henzell family. We had the honor to have met Mr. Henzell and enjoy breakfast with him on our visit to Jakes a few years back. He was an extremely gracious, generous and interesting man with a great love for the country of Jamaica as well as the world around him. He will be missed.

Stephen and Kim

To the Henzell Family,
Our deepest condolences in your time of loss.
Mr Henzell has left not just you but so many people who he has touched over the years,we all have so many good memories of the great work he has done.
My prayers are with you in this very sad time.

I was so sad to hear of Perry's death. My sincere condolences to Sally, Jason and Justine. He will be greatly missed.

Much love,
Miss Amy

To Jason and Sally,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Perry was smart, charming, articulate and a visionary. I thoroughly cherished every moment with him. His impact on Jamaica and friends of Jamaica will endure for a very long time. Sally and Jason, I know this must be so very hard for you. I wish I could hug you both. Until I can...accept my sincerest heart-felt condolences.
Janice Schroer

To all the Henzell family - our deepest sympathies. Perry's spirit now lives within the living, in all of you who loved him. All of our lives have been enriched by knowing him and blessed to have felt his energy and love for humanity. Love to you, Sally, Jason and Laura, Justine and family. Our hearts are with you. Ginny and Tom

My condolences to the Henzell family. Sorry to learn of the passing of your father and husband. My prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that he had lived a wonderful life.

To the entire Henzell family,

Please accept our deepest condolences, your father is an icon and the world is a better place because of him.

Friends from Canada.

-Mike Henrickson

Miss Sally, Jason, Justine & family....

We are very sorry for your loss, and we send you lots of love and positive energy in this very difficult and sad time.

Hug eachother lots, and take care of eachother as best you can. The best shoulder for family and prop for family in times of hardship are FAMILY.

I felt honoured to have met Perry and shared conversation with him a few times over the years, and I share in your feelings of loss for such a gentle, well spoken, intelligent, creative person.

Our thoughts are with you.

A legend has gone. Heartfelt sympathy from Lewes, England. Perry Henzell made the world a better place.

To the Henzel family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr Perry.It was his classic film "The Harder They Come" that helped put Jamaica on the road to cultural success.

Our prayers are with you, and may his soul rest in peace.

From Asvon and family.

Dear Sally, Jason, Justine, all of your family - and to all who shared his company, talent and friendship.....

My whole family's thoughts and prayers are with you and we wish we could be there not only in spirit. Who will talk world politics with me now in Feb.? He is someone I shall never forget. God Bless you all and give you strength -

Much love,
Auntie Jeanne
Cindy, Stephanie and Christen............

To the Henzel family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr Perry.It was his classic film "The Harder They Come" that helped put Jamaica on the road to cultural success.

Our prayers are with you, and may his soul rest in peace.

From Asvon and family.

Life moves quickly and we are sadden that we never had the honor of meeting him. Our condolences to the family. The island has lost an important man.

oh, i am so sorry. my deepest sympathies are extended to sally, jason and the entire henzell family. my heart goes out to you, what an amazing legacy you have to hold onto. peace and blessings.

A peaceful embrace to Sally, Jason/Laura, Justine, Toni-Ann & Kin...
Just my brief moments around Perry, you could feel a "kinship", a stirring of personal or "lost" histories, diasporas, wanderings of mind, body and soul...Whatever flavours, complexities -honed simple- of justice, freedoms & fairness that were infused on his journey, he left scattered, hidden or golden like pumpkin blossoms ever to be unearthed. How many pilgrims did he take under his wings to be enlightened by the spectral light he could shine on the obscure?...How often was a literary, cinematic, terrestial, romantic surprise reflected in his syn-ergy.

I would imagine, that there is a mystic feel for a "place", endowed & sanctified, so fitting for the miraculous resurrection
of his last "movie-ing" gift, No Place Like Home, perhaps reflected in a Celtic song I rediscovered not so long ago, on a Cornish coast ,likely revived with a Jam-beat.....

I wish I was in Carrickfergus
only for nights in Ballygran
I would swim over the deepest ocean,
the deepest ocean for my love to find.
But the sea is wide and I can't swim over,
and neither have I wings to fly.
If I could find me a Teddy boatman
to ferry me over to my love and die.

My childhood days bring back longing reflections
of happy days I spent so long ago.
Some boyhood friends and some relations
have passed on now like melting snow.
But I will spend my days in endless roaming
soft sit the grass my bed is free.
Ah to be back in Carrickfergus
on that long road down to the sea.

And in Kilkenny it is reported
there are marble stones as black as ink.
With gold and silver I would support her,
but I'll sing no more till I get a drink.
I've drunk today and yet I'm sober
a handsome rover from town to town.

Ah, but I'm sick now, my days are numbered
so come all you lovies and lay me down.

LIVE ON HANDSOME ROVER....Zed