Jo Mersa Marley, the grandson of Bob Marley, has died at 31 years old according to a spokesperson for the musician.
According to Wzpp Radio in Miami, Jo was found dead in his car in Miami and may have died from an asthma attack, but an official cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
The son of Stephen Marley, Jo was born in Kingston, Jamaica to a legendary music family that has provided decades of reggae music and a long-lasting impact on the music industry. His uncles are musician Ziggy Marley and DJ Damian “Jr Gong” Marley.
Jo is survived by his wife Qiara and his daughter Sunshine.
Fans have taken to social media with an outpouring of love for the late musician. Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, tweeted his condolences to the Marley family.
“My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph’s friends and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and fans everywhere,...
According to Wzpp Radio in Miami, Jo was found dead in his car in Miami and may have died from an asthma attack, but an official cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
The son of Stephen Marley, Jo was born in Kingston, Jamaica to a legendary music family that has provided decades of reggae music and a long-lasting impact on the music industry. His uncles are musician Ziggy Marley and DJ Damian “Jr Gong” Marley.
Jo is survived by his wife Qiara and his daughter Sunshine.
Fans have taken to social media with an outpouring of love for the late musician. Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, tweeted his condolences to the Marley family.
“My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph’s friends and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and fans everywhere,...
- 12/30/2022
- by Miranda Dipaolo
- Uinterview
Bob Marley‘s grandson, Jo Mersa Marley, has died at 31 years old, a rep for the musician confirmed to Rolling Stone on Tuesday. His cause of death has not yet been released.
Born into reggae music royalty, Jo is the grandson of Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, whose impact on the genre and the music industry as a whole has spanned decades. Other notable members of the Marley family include Ziggy, Sharon and Cedella Marley.
Since the news of Jo’s death, the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness took to Twitter to share his condolences, writing, “My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph’s friends and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and fans everywhere.”
This is truly sad news; sending strength to the Marley family at this time.
Repost/video credit @Babsy_grange :
I am deeply saddened by the news that artiste Joseph Marley, son of Reggae star,...
Born into reggae music royalty, Jo is the grandson of Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, whose impact on the genre and the music industry as a whole has spanned decades. Other notable members of the Marley family include Ziggy, Sharon and Cedella Marley.
Since the news of Jo’s death, the Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness took to Twitter to share his condolences, writing, “My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph’s friends and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and fans everywhere.”
This is truly sad news; sending strength to the Marley family at this time.
Repost/video credit @Babsy_grange :
I am deeply saddened by the news that artiste Joseph Marley, son of Reggae star,...
- 12/28/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, the grandson of Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, has died aged 31.
News of the reggae artist’s death was confirmed to Rolling Stone on Tuesday (27 December). A cause of death has not been announced.
Political figures in Jamaica have paid tribute to the late musician.
The country’s Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, said that she was “deeply saddened by the news”.
“We were graced by Joseph, whose stage name was Jo Mersa, performing at our Jamaica 60 Launch in Miramar, Florida, USA in May,” she wrote on Twitter.
“His untimely passing at the young age of 31... is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation. 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.”
Mark J Golding,...
News of the reggae artist’s death was confirmed to Rolling Stone on Tuesday (27 December). A cause of death has not been announced.
Political figures in Jamaica have paid tribute to the late musician.
The country’s Minister for Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Honourable Olivia Grange, said that she was “deeply saddened by the news”.
“We were graced by Joseph, whose stage name was Jo Mersa, performing at our Jamaica 60 Launch in Miramar, Florida, USA in May,” she wrote on Twitter.
“His untimely passing at the young age of 31... is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation. 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.”
Mark J Golding,...
- 12/28/2022
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Music
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