Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, the grandson of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley, has handed away at simply 31 years outdated.
The musician was reportedly discovered “unresponsive in a vehicle,” in keeping with Jamaican journalist Abka Fitz-Henley. He defined in a surprising tweet on Tuesday morning:
“Jamaican/American Artiste, Joseph Marley, who’s also known as Jo Mersa (@JoMersaMarley), was found dead today in the USA. Marley was found unresponsive in a vehicle.”
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#JUST_IN: Jamaican/American Artiste, Joseph Marley, who’s often known as Jo Mersa (@JoMersaMarley), was discovered useless right this moment within the USA.
Marley was discovered unresponsive in a car.
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
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While an actual explanation for loss of life was not instantly made out there, South Florida radio station WZPP reported the younger artist died as the results of an bronchial asthma assault. They defined in a Tuesday Instagram add:
“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. He was found in his vehicle earlier this morning.”
Music streaming service TIDAL paid tribute to the late artist shortly after the information broke, writing in a tweet:
“Forever in our hearts. RIP Jo Mersa Marley.”
Forever in our hearts. RIP Jo Mersa Marley. ????️????️ pic.twitter.com/hWGbYxV9d5
— TIDAL (@TIDAL) December 27, 2022
Jo Mersa got here from a line of musicians. His father Stephen Marley sang the hits Rock Stone, Who’s That Girl, and Hey Baby, amongst others.
And after all he was the grandson of late Jamaican celebrity Bob Marley, a legend identified for hits reminiscent of This Love, Everything’s Gonna Be Alright, and plenty of, many extra. Jo himself opened as much as Reggaeville final 12 months, the place he spoke on his grandfather:
“We always hear those reflections, speaking about those things, about the role that he played not only as family member and father, but also in the world and the impact he had on the Reggae community and the Reggae culture, the roots, bringing forward the message of Rastafari and love, over all love.”
Jo spent his early life in Jamaica earlier than touring to Florida, the place he ultimately studied studio engineering at Miami-Dade College, in keeping with a 2014 report by the Jamaica Observer. At the time, the superstar child instructed the outlet:
“My father has created a legacy by putting out songs with meaning. It’s something I have to live up to.”
The artist launched his debut album, Comfortable, the identical 12 months. He grew to become identified for the songs Burn It Down and No Way Out.
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In addition to leaving his father and siblings behind, Jo leaves his spouse, and younger daughter, Sunshine. See (beneath):
So, so unhappy. Rest in peace to an artist gone far too. Our hearts are together with his household.
[Images via Bob Marley/YouTube & Johnny Louis/WENN]