Reggae Legend Bunny Wailer In Rehab After Stroke, His Wife Sister Jean Is Still Missing
Jean Watt, fondly known as Sister Jean is still missing after five months but her family is intent on bringing her home even going as far as following up on almost all the reports that they get of possible sightings of her. During the time that she has been missing, her husband, world-renowned reggae artiste Bunny Wailer has suffered a second stroke.
It has been a rough time for the family but they have a glimmer of hope as Bunny Wailer, also known as Jah B, is in rehab and is apparently recuperating following his ordeal. Maxine Stowe, Jah B’s manager gave THE STAR and update about the singer’s condition and the ongoing search for Sister Jean.
“Jah B remains on the recovery road that throws some curves, but we have been able to keep everything stable and progressing. It’s a long road but it is not bushy and we are not judging by quick results,” he said. Stowe also confirmed that Wailer is aware that his partner is missing and has expressed frustration that he has to focus on his healing and cannot actively join the search for her.
When asked about the search for Sister Jean, Stowe shared that it had been difficult so far.
“It is not until you are looking for someone that you realise that there are so many persons who look like her. Up to this week, we have been getting calls, but invariably it is someone who resembles Sis Jean. There have been sightings in Linstead and Harker’s Hall (both in St Catherine), but what we realise is that sometimes it’s the same person who is moving around and being seen by different persons.”
He said that the family has been working tirelessly towards the search.
“The search goes in cycles. There are different types of speculations but we remain hopeful. There has been no new information from police or private investigators. It remains an open case,” Stowe said.
He added that Bunny Wailer’s son, Abijah, continues to persevere and has been making and posting videos with family members in the hope that Jean would see them and eventually find her way home.
As the family has tried to remain focused and positive about the search, they’ve decided to create a documentary focusing on mental health issues and missing women as Sister Jean suffers from a condition that causes memory loss.
The reward of J$1 million for her recovery still stands and that amount is also being offered for any valid information leading to her safe return.
Anyone with information is being asked to send a WhatsApp message to 876-850-4403.