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The son of of reggae singer Stephen Marley and grandson of legendary artist Bob Marley, Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley, died Tuesday on the age of 31, studies mentioned.
The music streaming service TIDAL reported that he was discovered unresponsive in a automobile someplace within the U.S.—although the precise location stays unclear.
It additionally posted a tribute to Marley, who adopted in his grandfather’s footsteps and have become a reggae artist in his personal proper. “Eternally in our hearts. RIP Jo Mersa Marley,” the streaming firm wrote.
A South Florida Carribbean radio station, WZPP, confirmed the information and reported that he suffered from an bronchial asthma assault—although his official reason behind loss of life nonetheless hasn’t been launched.
Marley was born in Jamaica and launched two EP’s, Snug in 2014 and Everlasting in 2021. He additionally appeared on a monitor on Morgan Heritage’s Grammy-winning album Strictly Roots in 2015.
“I give thanks for being a Marley,” he informed leisure web site The Pier in 2014. “I’m very appreciative and grateful that I'm born the place I'm born and put the place God has determined. I’m very grateful about it and proud.”
His grandfather died in 1981 on the age of 36 from a melanoma, after having 11 kids—together with Joseph’s father, Stephen, and his uncle, the reggae artist Ziggy Marley.
Representatives for Joseph Marley didn't reply to a request for remark from The Each day Beast.