Obituary of Bob Marley

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Bob Marley

Robert Nesta Marley (born February 6, 1945 in Nine Mile, Jamaica) was a singer-songwriter and musician who was best known for singing music fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady. He had a distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Bob died on May 11, 1981 and his death was because of melanoma. He died at the young age of just 36.

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Bob Marley Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Marley, Bob
    • Common Name: Bob Marley
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica
    • Birth Date: February 06, 1945
    • Age: 36 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Donald Marley, Tuff Gong
    • Occupations:
    • Genres:
    • Religion: Rastafarian
    • Net Worth: $32 million
    • Nationality: Jamaican
    • Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Violet
    • Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
    • Favorite Actor: Marlon Brando

    Bob's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robert Nesta Marley
    • Father: Norval Marley
    • Mother: Cedella Booker (July 23, 1926-April 8, 2008)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Rita Marley (married 1966-1981, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Ziggy Marley (born 17 October 1968)
      • Damian Marley (born 21 July 1978)
      • Rohan Marley (born 19 May 1972)
      • Stephen Marley (born April 20, 1972)
      • Ky-Mani Marley (born 26 February 1976)
      • Julian Marley
      • Robbie Marley
    • Daughter(s):
      • Cedella Marley (born 23 August 1967)
      • Sharon Marley (born 23 November 1964)
      • Karen Marley
      • Makeda Jahnesta
      • Stephanie Marley

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 11 1981 at age 36
  • Place: Miami, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (melanoma)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on May 21, 1980
  • Interment: Buried in a chapel near his Jamacan birthplace along with his guitar

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterMusician Reggae Music Genre Jamaican Born on February 6th Born in 1945 Died in 1981 Died at age 36 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Bob Marley will always be remembered for his powerful messages and uplifting music that transcended borders and inspired generations, even after his passing. (V)"

"That guy, Marley had a flourishing professional life as a reggae musician and activist, but tragically passed away at the young age of 36 due to complications from cancer. (V)"

Is Mr. Bob Marley still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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