Joseph Mersa Marley was one of Bob Marley’s grandchildren. Here are five things to know about the late singer dead at 31.
“Is This Love” hitmaker Bob Marley, who died in 1981, was a proud father to 11 kids. His kids also had children, resulting in a plethora of grandchildren for the late reggae singer. One of those grandkids was Joseph Mersa Marley, who reportedly died at the age of 31 on Dec. 27, 2022, per Rolling Stone. Below are five things to know about the late singer and grandson of the music legend, Bob Marley.
Joseph (AKA Jo Mersa) reportedly died at 31 years old on Dec. 27, 2022, according to multiple reports. The Jamaican American singer was reportedly “found unresponsive” in a vehicle in the United States that day, according to The Daily Mail. He also reportedly suffered from asthma during his life, the same outlet reported.
South Florida radio station 92.7/96.1 FM WZOP/WZPP RADIO also confirmed the news of Jo’s death that Tuesday via Instagram. “In sad news, Jo’Mersa Marley, son of Stephen Marley, grandson of Bob Marley, has allegedly passed away today from an asthma attack. The WZPP family would like to send our deepest condolences to the Marley family during this difficult time,” the outlet captioned the post.
