One of Bob Marley's grandsons dies at 31
One of reggae legend Bob Marley's grandsons, Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, has died aged 31.
He who is also singer and musician was found unconscious in his vehicle on Tuesday morning.
According to the Florida radio station WZPP, he died of a violent asthma attack.
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It was not specified in which city or state the young man was discovered.
#JUST_IN: Jamaican/American Artist, Joseph Marley, who's also known as Jo Mersa (@JoMersaMarley), was found dead today in the USA.
Marley was found unresponsive in a vehicle.
Marley is the son of Reggae Star Stephen Marley & the grandson of reggae legend, Bob Marley. pic.twitter.com/jyH8A4YkK6
— Abka Fitz-Henley (@AbkaFitzHenley) December 27, 2022
Joseph “Jo Mersa” is the son of Stephen Marley, one of 11 children Bob Marley had with seven wives different.
According to the Jamaica Observer, he grew up in Jamaica before moving to Florida as a teenager.
He released a debut EP “Comfortable” in 2014 before a second “Eternal” in 2021.
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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