Reggae legend, Bob Marley’s grandson, Joseph Marley, dies at 31

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Joseph Marley, also known as Jo Mersa, the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, has reportedly died at the age of 31.

The musician was found unresponsive in a vehicle in the United States on Tuesday, Dec. 27, according to the streaming service TIDAL.

Joseph, suffered from asthma his entire life, and he was suspected to have died of an asthma attack, South Florida radio station WZPP reported.

The grandfather, Bob Marley himself, died in 1981 at the age of 36.

Joseph, who is a Jamaican-American reggae artist, debuted in 2014 releasing an EP called “Comfortable” through iTunes and Spotify.

He also appeared on the Grammy-winning album Strictly Roots by Morgan Heritage.

Tidal just posted to Twitter honoring the late artist.

The post read: “Forever in our hearts. RIP Jo Mersa Marley.”

The official autopsy results for Joseph’s death have not yet been revealed. (Photos: LIB)

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