The grandson of popular reggae legend, Bob Marley, Joseph Marley also known as Jo Mersa, has been confirmed dead at the age of 31.
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iBrandtv gathered that Joseph died on Tuesday, December 27, and was found unresponsive in a vehicle at an undisclosed location in the United States.
According to the Florida radio station WZPP, the musician suffered from asthma his entire life, and he died of an asthma attack.
A Jamaican politician, the opposition Leader, and president of the People’s National Party, Mark J. Golding also took to Twitter to mourn Marley’s death.
He wrote: “I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley. A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old.
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“The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen & the entire family.”
Reggae super star, Stephen Marley, and reggae legend, Bob Marley's grandson, was found dead today in the USA.
Joseph Marley, The deceased
Jamaican/American artist was found unresponsive in a vehicle. pic.twitter.com/7LAIdkhUxi— WESTINDIMADE (@westindimade) December 28, 2022
Joseph’s grandfather Bob died of cancer in 1981 at the age of 36. He was survived by 11 children.
