Roger Clarke (June 11, 1940 – August 28, 2014) was a

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n politician. He was the

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from 2012 until his death. Clarke, who had recovered from a successful back surgery at

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, died on August 28, 2014, from a suspected heart attack at

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, where he was awaiting a flight to Jamaica. He was pronounced dead at hospital.

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1940 births 2014 deaths Ministers of Agriculture of Jamaica Members of the House of Representatives of Jamaica {{Jamaica-politician-stub