Joseph ‘Joe Mertha’ Marley, son of reggae singer Stephen Marley and grandson of legendary artist Bob Marley, died Tuesday at the age of 31, it was reported.
Music streaming service TIDAL reported that he was found unresponsive in a car somewhere in the United States, though the exact location remains unknown.
He also posted a tribute to Marley, who followed in his grandfather’s footsteps and became a reggae artist. “Forever in my heart. RIP Jo Mersa Marley,” the streaming company wrote.
South Florida Caribbean Radio Stations, WZPPconfirmed the news and reported that he was suffering from an asthma attack, but an official cause of death has yet to be announced.
Marley was born in Jamaica and has released two EPs. comfortable 2014 and eternity In 2021. He also appeared on tracks on the Grammy Award-winning album Morgan His Heritage. strictly roots 2015.
“I appreciate being Marley,” he told entertainment site The Pier in 2014. I am very grateful and proud of you. ”
His grandfather died of melanoma in 1981 at the age of 36 after having 11 children, including Joseph’s father Stephen and his uncle reggae artist Ziggy Marley.
A representative for Joseph Marley did not respond to a request for comment from The Daily Beast.
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