Joseph “Joe Merca” Marley, nephew of Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, has died at the age of 31. The news was reported by “Rolling Stone”, and the sad news was also confirmed by a representative of the musician.
Joseph “Joe Merca” Marley, died on Tuesday. Authorities have not yet released a cause of death, but according to TMZ it was an asthma-related health issue.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness shared a video of Marley on his Twitter account, calling the news “really sad”. Opposition leader Mark J. also paid tribute with a post on social networks. Gilding.
“I am deeply saddened, this is a great loss for music and for future generations,” said Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s minister of culture, gender, entertainment and sports.
Joe Marley was born in Jamaica in 1992. At the age of 11 he moved to Miami. Since he was a child he has been surrounded by music. He has also appeared on stage with his father Stephen Marley, as well as his uncle Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers.
In 2014 Joe Mersa released his debut album “Comfortable” and two years later the hit single “Burn It Down”. Last year he released a second album-“Eternal”.
