DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Kittitian-Born 'King Dan' Bass Dies in Hawaii at 44

A JOURNEY REMEMBERED: A tribute to the life and legacy of Kittitian-born entertainer Jermaine Joseph Ezikial Bass, affectionately known as "King Dan" and "Kimbe Dan." Bass, whose life journey took him from the shores of St. Kitts and the U.S. Virgin Islands to Oahu, Hawaii, passed away on March 17, 2026. Funeral arrangements in the territory are currently pending as his family prepares for his final return home. (Graphic: St. Croix Sun/Nano Banana)

By JOHN McCARTHY / St. Croix Sun Staff Writer

OAHU, HAWAII — The Caribbean community is mourning the loss of one of its own following reports that Jermaine Joseph Ezikial Bass, a man whose life spanned the islands of St. Kitts, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Pacific, has passed away in Hawaii. He was 44.

Known to many as "Kimbe Dan" and "King Dan," Bass was born on November 4, 1982, in St. Kitts. A man remembered for a life of "music, craftsmanship, and community," his journey eventually took him to the shores of Oahu, Hawaii, where he passed away on March 17, 2026.

A Life of Music and Community

While details surrounding his passing have been quiet, the impact he left behind is vocalized by those who knew him. Friends and family describe Bass as a beloved son, brother, and uncle whose presence was a "rug that tied the room together" for the various communities he called home.

Following his passing, a memorial service was held in Oahu on April 4, 2026, allowing his Pacific-based family and friends to pay their final respects.

Returning Home to the Virgin Islands

According to recent reports, funeral arrangements for Bass within the U.S. Virgin Islands are currently being finalized. The family has indicated that these details will be announced at a later date, providing an opportunity for his "brothers and sisters" in the territory to celebrate his life and legacy.

The St. Croix Sun sends its deepest condolences to the Bass family and all those touched by his music and craftsmanship.