The world of fashion and entertainment is mourning the passing of founder and chairman of Pulse Investments Limited, businessman and lawyer, Kingsley Cooper. The fashion and modelling luminary died Tuesday night in Florida where he had been receiving medical treatment. He was 71.
Leading the tributes was Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Olivia Grange, who described Cooper as “a patriotic and committed Jamaican who never hesitated whenever he was called on to serve his country and he served unconditionally”. In a press release, Minister Grange said, “I spoke with his daughter, Safia, who confirmed his death. He earned my love, appreciation and respect, and that of many Jamaicans from all walks of life.
He served for many years on the Entertainment Advisory Board which falls under my ministry.” She added, “Kingsley was for many years the leader in the modelling business in Jamaica as well as a renown events promoter. The records will highlight Kingsley’s spectacular contribution to the world of fashion and entertainment from which resulted supermodels and other international stars.
Pulse created new opportunities for local and international talent in fashion and music. The company brought us international events such as Caribbean Fashion Week and Reggae SuperJam and later established the Peter Tosh Museum.” Former Pulse model, Kimberley Mais-Issa, Jamaica’s original top model, who created history in 1987 when she was selected from over 1000 .
