REGGAE LEGEND Freddie McGregor is said to be convalescing at a Florida medical facilitiy after suffering a stroke earlier this week.

The Big Ship singer, who had a busy schedule, is recuperating as well-wishers posted messages on social media for his recovery.

McGregor had been due to tour the UK with UB40, starting yesterday in Nottingham, but pulled out after his stroke on Monday.

The 66-year-old singer – who has enjoyed a glittering four decade career spanning hits such as Push Comes to Shove and Just Don’t Want to be Lonely – had toured across Africa in the autumn.

LA-based musician Mark Leggett, wrote on social media pages: “Just to confirm that singer Freddie McGregor did have a stroke this past Monday. I would just like to confirm news from a very very reliable source that he (is) currently doing fine. Just resting up. I hope (this) puts everyone’s mind at ease all over the world.”

Messages of goodwill have been flowing in, with Maxi Priest tweeting: “Calling on all my prayer warriors. Let’s come together and send up our prayers for strength and healing for my bonafide breden, singer, legend, Freddie Mcgregor.”

A source told the Jamaica Observer online: “He is improving. The family is happy with his improvement. We need prayers. God is Great, he is a miracle worker and merciful.”