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Jo Mersa Marley Cause of Death Revealed
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Nearly six months after Jo Mersa Marley died at age 31, the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office has released new details about what led to his unexpected death.

Marley died of “acute asthma exacerbation” after being infected with rhinovirus or enterovirus, which often presents as symptoms for the common cold, according to new documents obtained by Rolling Stone.

The report states that Marley, grandson of Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, was found “unresponsive” in the parking lot of a Ross Dress for Less inside his vehicle on Dec. 26, 2022. The...
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  • 6/26/2023
  • by Tomás Mier
  • Rollingstone.com
Jo Mersa Marley: Reggae artist and grandson of Bob Marley found dead, aged 31
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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,...
See full article at The Independent - Music
  • 12/28/2022
  • by Annabel Nugent
  • The Independent - Music
Jo Mersa Marley Dies: Reggae Artist & Bob Marley’s Grandson Was 31
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Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, son of Stephen Marley and grandson of Bob Marley, has died. He was 31.

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A representative for the late reggae artist confirmed the news to Rolling Stone on December 27. Details of the cause of death are unclear at this moment.

Marley was born on March 12, 1991, in Kingston, Jamaica. He made his debut with “My Girl” in 2010 where he collaborated with his cousin Daniel Bambaata Marley. In 2012 he released “Bad So” which was included in his EP titled “Comfortable” in 2014. His debut album titled “Eternal” would drop in 2021.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Marley talked about growing up surrounded by a family of musicians saying,...
See full article at Deadline Film + TV
  • 12/28/2022
  • by Armando Tinoco
  • Deadline Film + TV
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Jo Mersa Marley, Grandson of Bob Marley and Son of Stephen, Dead at 31
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Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, grandson of Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, died at the age of 31 on Dec. 26 in Miami-Dade County.

A rep for Marley confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. A cause of death was not immediately given.

Mark J. Golding, a Jamaican politician, the Opposition Leader, and president of the People’s National Party, mourned Marley’s death on Twitter, writing, “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 yrs old.
See full article at Rollingstone.com
  • 12/27/2022
  • by Jon Blistein
  • Rollingstone.com
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