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Jamaican-American reggae artist Joseph \u201cJo Mersa\u201d Marley \u2013 son of eight-time Grammy winner Stephen Marley and grandson of the legendary Bob Marley<\/a> \u2013 has died on the age of 31.<\/p>\n According to South Florida radio station WZPP, the younger Marley was discovered unresponsive in his automobile on Tuesday morning (December 27), having \u201cpassed away unexpectedly from an asthma attack\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n Born on March 12, 1991, Marley rose to specific prominence along with his 2016 single \u2018Burn It Down\u2019, which featured his brother Yohan. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist additionally launched an EP titled \u2018Comfortable\u2019 in 2014, and a debut album, \u2018Eternal\u2019, in 2021.<\/p>\n In a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone<\/i><\/a>, Marley stated of his then-fledging profession: \u201cI am one of the new generation of Marleys, but I am still experimenting at the same time. My plan is to do something new with my roots.\u201d<\/p>\n On how his artistry was knowledgeable by the Marley household\u2019s musical lineage, he mirrored on his childhood: \u201cIt was a very magical thing, seeing those people come around to the house and how the whole work process would happen. I would come home and try to do homework, but I\u2019d end up getting distracted and go peek in the studio. You would always want to run in and run out to see what was going on.\u201d<\/p>\n Responding to the information of Marley\u2019s loss of life, Olivia Grange \u2013 Jamaica\u2019s minister of tradition, gender, leisure and sport \u2013 wrote in an announcement: \u201cI’m deeply saddened by the information that artiste Joseph Marley, son of Reggae star, Stephen Marley and grand son of Reggae tremendous star, Bob Marley has died.<\/p>\n \u201cI prolong my deepest condolences to Stephen, Jo\u2019s mother, Kerry, the Marleys and different members of the family. My heartfelt sympathies to Joseph\u2019s mates and associates and to the Reggae music fraternity and\u00a0 followers all over the place.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cHis untimely passing at the young age of 31 [years old] 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Marley was additionally honoured by Jamaican opposition chief Mark J. Golding, who wrote in an announcement of his personal: \u201cI\u2019ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph \u2018Jo Mersa\u2019 Marley. A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 [years] old. The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen [and] the entire family.\u201d<\/p>\n I’m deeply saddened by the information that artiste Joseph Marley, son of Reggae star, Stephen Marley and grand son of Reggae tremendous star, Bob Marley has died.<\/p>\n We had been graced by Joseph,whose stage title was Jo Mersa, acting at our Jamaica 60 Launch in Miramar, Florida, USA in May. pic.twitter.com\/6DyHkYcNsI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hon.Olivia Grange (@Babsy_grange) December 27, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n I\u2019ve simply discovered of the tragic lack of Joseph \u201cJo Mersa\u201d Marley. A gifted younger reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at solely 31 yrs previous. The loss of a kid is a devastating blow no mum or dad ought to face, my condolences to Stephen & the complete household. pic.twitter.com\/BJf1NLH6Qc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mark J. Golding (@MarkJGolding) December 27, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Have a have a look at some extra tributes to Marley under:<\/p>\n Condolence to @Stephenmarley<\/a> & the complete Marley household. Rest In Power Jo Mersa Marley. JAH Bless. https:\/\/t.co\/7QRmRBaYGA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Capleton King Shango (@capletonmusic) December 27, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Forever in our hearts. RIP Jo Mersa Marley. \ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/hWGbYxV9d5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TIDAL (@TIDAL) December 27, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n My bredren @stephenmarley<\/a>, I’m sorry on the unhappy information of your son\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n No mum or dad ought to undergo the ache of burying their very own baby.<\/p>\n Please be comforted in understanding that you just and your loved ones are in our prayers and ideas.<\/p>\n May Jo Rest In Peace\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udfffhttps:\/\/t.co\/wOzMT2QeXs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Hopewell Chin\u2019ono (@daddyhope) December 27, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n My deepest sympathy goes out to @stephenmarley<\/a> and the Marley household for the lack of his son Jo Mersa. Quite unhappy, no mother and father ought to ever must bury their youngsters. Sending love and prayers. Hope you all can discover energy throughout this troublesome time.<\/p>\n Rest in peace younger King\ud83d\udc51 pic.twitter.com\/du9SYSrctZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Freddie Di Captain (@BigshipFreddie) December 28, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n
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