Obituary of Bob Marley

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:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Musician
Genres:
- Reggae Music
- Folk Music

Religion: Rastafarian
Net Worth: $32 million
Nationality: Jamaican
Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Violet (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

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