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Reggae artist Joseph Mersa Marley, the grandson of the pioneering music icon Bob Marley, passed away at the age of 31 on Tuesday, December 27th.

The statement read: “Unfortunately, it has been confirmed that ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley, son of Stephen Marley and grandson of Bob Marley, has passed away unexpectedly from an asthma attack. WZPP Radio first reported the passing of Jo, claiming that the young musician was found dead in his vehicle after reportedly suffering an asthma attack. He said: “It was a very magical thing, seeing those people come around to the house and how the whole work process would happen.

Musician Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley, grandson of Bob Marley and a well-regarded reggae artist in his own right, has died at the age of 31, US media reported. A representative of Jamaican-born Marley confirmed his death to Rolling Stone, but did not give ...

"My plan is to do something new with my roots." "I would come home and try to do homework, but I'd end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio." WZPP Radio in Miami, where the artist spent much of his life, reported that he was found in a vehicle after suffering an asthma attack on Tuesday.

Political figures in Jamaica have paid tribute to the Jamaican-American musician, whose father is reggae pinoeer Bob's son Stephen Marley.

A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old. is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation. “I extend my deepest condolences to Stephen, Jo’s mom, Kerry, the Marleys and other family members.

Joseph Mersa Marley was the son on Stephen Marley and the grandson on Bob Marley. A representative for the late singer confirmed his passing to Rolling ...

"My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph’s friends and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and fans everywhere. is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation. Jamaica’s Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honorable Olivia Grange, tweeted: "I am deeply saddened by the news that artiste Joseph Marley, son of Reggae star, Stephen Marley and grand son of Reggae super star, Bob Marley has died.

Political figures in Jamaica have paid tribute to the late musician. The country's Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia ...

“My plan is to do something new with my roots.” “I would come home and try to do homework, but I’d end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio. is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation. “I am one of the new generation of Marleys, but I am still experimenting at the same time,” said the late musician. Marley was born on 12 March 1991 in Kingston, Jamaica. “The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen & the entire family.”

The grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley was found dead Tuesday. The cause of death for Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley has not been officially confirmed.

The cause of death for Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley has not been officially confirmed. He was 31. The grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley was found dead Tuesday.

Jo Mersa Marley: Bob Marley's grandson found dead aged 31, cause of death - who was his father Stephen Marley? Jo Mersa Marley was a Jamaican reggae artist and ...

The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen & the entire family." [Stephen and his brother, Ziggy](/culture/music/lee-scratch-perry-life-career-and-songs-of-bob-marley-producer-remembered-as-he-dies-at-85-3364116), performed alongside Bob and the Wailers at the 1978 One Love Peace Concert. Stephen Marley is an eight-time Grammy Award winner, and son of Bob and Rita Marley. Bob Marley died in 1981 aged 36 due to cancer after being diagnosed with acral lentiginous melanoma in 1977. He is considered to be a global symbol of Jamaican music, culture and identity. He had reportedly suffered from asthma his entire life.

The grandson of the legendary singer Bob Marley and the only son of Grammy Award winner musician Stephan Marley died at the crucial age of 31.

[WZPP](/topic/wzpp)stated on Instagram about the real cause of the musician's death was an asthma attack. [WZPP Radio](/topic/wzpp-radio), the reggae musician had a wife and a single daughter. He was introduced to music at an early age, being raised by his father [Stephan Marley](/topic/stephan-marley)aged 50.

'May he find Eternal Peace as we mourn his loss during this season of goodwill when we celebrate with family and friends our love for each other.'

"I would come home and try to do homework, but I’d end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio. Born in Jamaica in 1992, the reggae artist moved to Miami aged 11. His debut EP, Comfortable, followed four years later.

The grandson of Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, Joseph - known professionally as Jo Mersa - released solo EP Comfortable in 2016 and his debut album ...

"I would come home and try to do homework, but I'd end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio. My plan is to do something new with my roots." Jamaican opposition leader Mark J Golding wrote on Twitter: "I've just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley. "His untimely passing at the young age of 31... Four years later came his debut solo EP, Comfortable. is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation.

Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley passed away at the age of 31, the Prime Minister of Jamaica confirmed via Twitter on Tuesday. The grandson of reggae superstar Bob ...

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MIAMI (AP) — Reggae musician Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, Bob Marley's grandson and Stephen Marley's son, has died at 31. His representative confirmed his ...

is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation.” “My plan is to do something new with my roots.” “I would come home and try to do homework, but I’d end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio.

MIAMI -- Reggae musician Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, Bob Marley's grandson and Stephen Marley's son, has died at 31. His representative confirmed his death to ...

“I would come home and try to do homework, but I’d end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio. In 2016, he collaborated on a song with his father for the latter's album “Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life.” He began writing music when in middle school and made his musical debut in 2010 with the release of the single “My Girl,” on which he collaborated with his cousin Daniel Bambaata Marley.

Jo Mersa Marley, reggae artist and grandson of Bob Marley, was found dead on Dec. 26 in Miami-Dade County. An official cause of death was not released.

Campbell said he was “absolutely shocked to the core” by the death of Marley, whom he called “a delightful young man” and “a real Marley to the core.” “I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley,” said the opposition leader and president of the People’s National Party. [Mark Golding](https://twitter.com/MarkJGolding/status/1607851069522210816) also commented on Marley’s death. [Ali Campbell](https://twitter.com/UB40/status/1608028404342718464), an English musical artist and former lead man of reggae band UB40, spent time with Marley while on a recent U.S. “My plan is to do something new with my roots.” His first solo album, “Comfortable,” was released in 2014.

The grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, Joseph Marley has died in the United States at the age of 31. He was found unresponsive in a vehicle on Tuesday ...

Bob Marley's musician grandson has died aged 31. Jamaican-American rising reggae star Joseph Mersa Marley was found unresponsive in a vehicle in America on ...

I’m very appreciative and thankful that I am born where I am born and put where God has decided. He said: “My father has created a legacy by putting out songs with meaning. Jo, whose dad is musician Stephen Marley, 50, suggested in a 2014 interview with the Jamaica Observer that following in his father’s footsteps was challenging.

Reggae musician Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, Bob Marley's grandson and Stephen Marley's son, has died at 31.

is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation.” “My plan is to do something new with my roots.” He began writing music when in middle school and made his musical debut in 2010 with the release of the single “My Girl,” on which he collaborated with his cousin Daniel Bambaata Marley.