https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/reggae-legend-lee-scratch-perry-154703217.html

Notice he died on his 163rd day of his age, the 38th prime.
Death = 38
Murder = 38
Killing = 38
RIP = 38
Jamaica = 38

And with regards to him being a reggae artist

As for him dying at 85, it connects to his artist name, Lee Scratch Perry, and his birth name, Rainford.