Bob Marley’s grandson Joseph Marsa is dead

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

Joseph died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, and was found unresponsive in a vehicle at an undisclosed location in the United States.

According to the Florida radio station WZPP, the musician suffered from asthma his entire life, and he died of an asthma attack.

A Jamaican politician, the opposition Leader, and president of the People’s National Party, Mark J. Golding also took to Twitter to mourn Marley’s death.

He wrote: “I’ve just learned of the tragic loss of Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley. A talented young reggae artiste, son of Stephen Marley & grandson of Bob Marley at only 31 yrs old.

“The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen & the entire family.”

Joseph’s grandfather Bob died of cancer in 1981 at the age of 36. He was survived by 11 children.