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Causes Behind Jo Mersa Marley’s Death

Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, son of musician Stephen Marley and the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, has reportedly died. He was 31. So, what is the reason behind Jo Mersa Marley’s Death?
 

1. Jo Mersa Marley was reported to death

Jo Mersa Marley death causeSource: The US Sun

The Jamaican American reggae artist was allegedly found unresponsive in a vehicle, according to an initial tweet by journalist Abka Fitz-Henley on Tuesday. South Florida radio station WZPP posted on Instagram that it had confirmed Jo Mersa’s passing and said he died of an asthma attack, though it did not specify a location where it happened. It noted that the singer leaves behind a wife and daughter.
His grandfather was a pioneer in the reggae movement and known for songs including “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” “Get Up, Stand Up,” “Is This Love,” “I Shot the Sheriff,” “No Woman, No Cry” and more. Bob Marley died in 1981 of melanoma at only 36. He had 11 children with seven different women. Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley (March 12, 1991 – December 27, 2022) was a Jamaican American reggae artist. He was a son of Stephen Marley and grandson of reggae musician Bob Marley.

Jo Mersa Marley death causeSource: Entertainment Tonight

Marley released his first song, “My Girl,” in 2010, followed four years later by his debut solo EP, “Comfortable”. In 2016, Marley joined his father on the song “Revelation Party,” and his most recent project, “Eternal,” featured collaborations with artists like Busy Signal, Black-Am-I and Kabaka Pyramid in 2021.
Olivia Grange, the Jamaican minister of culture, gender, Entertainment, and sport, memorialized Marley on Twitter, saying, “I am deeply saddened by the news that artiste Joseph Marley, son of Reggae star, Stephen Marley and grandson of Reggae superstar, Bob Marley has died. We were graced by Joseph, whose stage name was Jo Mersa, performing at our Jamaica 60 Launch in Miramar, Florida, USA in May.”
Jamaican opposition leader and president of the People’s National Party, Mark Golding, said on Twitter: “I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ 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 & the entire family.”

2. Jo Mersa Marley’s Death Cause

Jo Mersa Marley death causeSource: Eonline

JOSEPH Marley, also known as Jo Mersa, has reportedly died at the age of 31, after being found unresponsive in his vehicle. South Florida radio station WZPP reported that Joseph, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, died of an asthma attack. Tidal just posted to Twitter honoring the late artist, the post read "Forever in our hearts. RIP Jo Mersa Marley."
He debuted in 2014 releasing, through iTunes and Spotify, an EP "Comfortable". He also appeared on the Grammy-winning album Strictly Roots by Morgan Heritage.
The official autopsy results for Joseph's death have not yet been revealed.
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