Joseph Mersa Marley: 5 Things About Bob Marley’s Grandson Dead At 31

• Joseph Mersa Marley was a Jamaican American reggae artist.
• He was notably 1 of the grandsons of the precocious euphony fable Bob Marley.
• On Dec. 27, 2022, The Daily Mail along with Tidal reported that Joseph had died astatine the property of 31.

“Is This Love” hitmaker Bob Marley, who died successful 1981, was a arrogant begetter to 11 kids. His kids besides had children, resulting successful a plethora of grandchildren for the precocious reggae singer. One of those grandkids was Joseph Mersa Marley, who reportedly died astatine the property of 31 connected Dec. 27, 2022, per Rolling Stone. Below are 5 things to cognize astir the precocious vocalist and grandson of the euphony legend, Bob Marley.

Jo Mersa Marley reportedly died connected Dec. 27, 2022. (ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA)

1. Joseph Mersa Marley Died At 31 Years Old

Joseph (AKA Jo Mersa) reportedly died astatine 31 years aged connected Dec. 27, 2022, according to multiple reports. The Jamaican American vocalist was reportedly “found unresponsive” successful a conveyance successful the United States that day, according to The Daily Mail. He besides reportedly suffered from asthma during his life, the aforesaid outlet reported.

South Florida vigor presumption 92.7/96.1 FM WZOP/WZPP RADIO besides confirmed the quality of Jo’s decease that Tuesday via Instagram. “In bittersweet news, Jo’Mersa Marley, lad of Stephen Marley, grandson of Bob Marley, has allegedly passed distant contiguous from an asthma attack. The WZPP household would similar to nonstop our deepest condolences to the Marley household during this hard time,” the outlet captioned the post. HollywoodLife has reached retired to his father’s reps to corroborate the quality of Jo’s passing.

2. He Was The Grandson Of Bob Marley

Jo inherited his emotion of euphony from his grandfather, Bob. The precocious “Sun Is Shining” vocalist tragically died from crab successful 1981 astatine the property of 36. Bob is considered by galore to beryllium 1 of the pioneers of reggae and has a palmy euphony vocation to this day. Some of Jo’s grandfather’s hits see “Jamming”, “War”, “Soul Rebel”, and galore more. The precocious music legend is considered to beryllium a large power connected galore modern artists today, including rapper Snoop Dogg, who released the reggae medium Reincarnated successful 2013.

3. Joseph Was Also A Musician

As mentioned above, Jo was a person of euphony arsenic well. In fact, helium went connected to prosecute a vocation successful euphony similar his grandfather. Some of Jo’s songs see “Burn It Down”, “Hurting Inside”, and “That Dream.” His astir caller medium merchandise was successful 2021 erstwhile helium dropped the album, Eternal. On Oct. 11, 2022, conscionable implicit 2 months anterior to his death, Jo collaborated with immoderate of his instrumentalist household members connected the opus “Blessings.” He took to Instagram to denote the opus with a video. “#Blessings @maffio ft uncle @maestromarley [Ky-Mani Marley] and uncle @julianrmarley [Julian Marley] and maine @jomersamarley,” helium wrote.

4. He Was The Son Of Stephen Marley

Aside from being the grandson of a euphony icon, Jo was besides the son of the talented vocalist Stephen Marley. The 50-year-old welcomed Jo on with Kerry-Ann in 1991. Stephen besides has implicit a twelve kids from galore partners including daughters Zipporah Marley, Shacia Marley, Summer Marley, and sons Jeremiah Marley, Bengimen Marley, Yohan Marley, to sanction a few. Jo’s dada is besides the sibling to immoderate beauteous celebrated singers too! Stephen is the member to hitmakers Ziggy Marley, Rohan Marley, and Damian Marley to sanction a few. Stephen is presently joined to Kertia DeCosta Marley.

5. Joseph Was A Husband & Father

Jo was a arrogant hubby and begetter who often posted astir his household via Instagram. His wife, Qiara, was featured connected his Instagram from time-to-time on with their daughter, Sunshine. “Me telling my woman sunshine needs a sibling Look astatine their facial expressions,” helium wrote connected Dec. 17, 2019. And connected April 20, 2019, helium shared an adorable photo of his dada holding his babe girl. “Blessed world beardown to my father @stephenmarley #TheTeacher #TheGeneral,” Jo wrote.

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