The musician was found unconscious in a car in the United States. The doctors could not help him. The artist, known by the stage name Joe Merca, suffered from asthma all his life. Florida radio station WZPP reported he died of a seizure. Bob Marley’s grandson was 31.
Fans, friends and colleagues of the singer are shocked by the news of the tragedy. “His talent and intelligence were insane. I love you king. Glad I got to work with you”, “Rest in peace bro”, “Gone too soon”, “It breaks my heart. Thank you Joe for sharing your talent with the world. Fire it from heaven”, “Jo was very talented, amazing guy”, “I miss you so much,” said followers.
Joseph spent his early years in Jamaica, where he attended Saints Peter and Paul Preparatory School. He then moved to Florida where he attended Palmetto High School. While an artist at Miami Dade College, he studied studio engineering. Joe released Comfortable in 2014 and Eternal in 2021. The artist is survived by his wife and young daughter.
The young performer will not be able to see the film about his famous relative. Kingsley Ben-Adir will play Bob Marley in a film being worked on by “King Richard” director Reynaldo Marcus Green. The film was produced by the star’s widow Rita Marley, as well as her son Ziggy and daughter Cedella Marley.
Rita will be portrayed by Lashana Lynch. A suitable actress for the role was searched for a long time. Movie bosses were eager to find someone of Jamaican descent. Lynch was born in London, but her family is from Jamaica.
Bob is known as the chilla king. Ziggy previously admitted that his father could have been a tough parent, knowing the dangers of life in Jamaica. In the 1970s, the situation in the country was particularly turbulent.
“There were suitcases everywhere. But as a child, danger seemed exciting. Every day was an adventure. I didn’t understand the gravity of the situation. There were times when my father told me not to play outside because he wanted me to be safe. If I disobey him, he will spank me. People think Bob was calm about everything, but he was tough when it came to discipline. This is a traditional Caribbean type of education – old school. Today, children grow up in a completely different way, “quotes Ziggy Daily Mail.
Bob died of cancer in 1981 at the age of 36. He is considered one of the pioneers of reggae music. He left 11 children by seven girls.
Source: The Voice Mag
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