Winston Stona, a Jamaican actor and businessman has died. Stona’s sad death occured on 23 August 2022 at the University Hospital of the West Indies.
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Aside acting and his involvement in business, Stona co-chaired the Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards on numerous occasions and was himself the recipient of the Table Talk Food Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.
The Food Awards Chair, Novia McDonald-Whyte, who revealed that she spoke with Stona a week ago eulogized and hailed him as a national treasure, a man who lent his full support to each initiative, whether food or fashion.
McDonald-Whyte said;
“We spoke of the new date of the Awards and, although one could sense he was very weak, he chuckled and promised to try his best to be there. His larger than life persona will very much be present.”
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Winston Stona movies
Stona is best known for the roles he played in; Cool Runnings (1993), The Harder They Come (1972), The Lunatic (1991), and One Love (2003)
Winston Stona company
Stona was the co-founder of the Busha Browne Company.
Stona was a stalwart in the condiment industry, as his award-winning company Busha Browne is widely recognised for introducing Jamaican jerk seasoning to the US market. The line included jerk sauces, marinades, jellies, preserves and chutneys.
As a result of his role as the co-founder of the Busha Browne Company, he was affectionately called the ‘King of Condiments.’
Winston Stona cause of death
What was Winston Stona cause of death? According to a report by radiojamaicanewsonline, Stona was reportedly diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma a few months ago and he passed away at University Hospital of the West Indies.
Winston Stona net worth
At the time of death, Stona’s net worth was estimated at $5million.
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