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Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley dead: Bob Marley's grandson dies suddenly aged 31, reports say
died, as the star was found unresponsive in a vehicle.The star, who was the grandson of legendary musician Bob Marley, was just 31 years old. According to an announcement from streaming service TIDAL, he was found unresponsive in the vehicle yesterday in the United States, although a location was not specified. The star had reportedly suffered from asthma his entire life, and the Florida radio station WZPP claimed he died of an asthma attack.Joseph is the son of Stephen Marley, 50, who is also a successful musician. Joseph’s grandfather Bob, who was one of the pioneers of reggae music, sadly died of cancer when he was just 36 back in 1981.Express.co.uk have contacted Joseph’s representatives for comment. 11 hours ago, WZPP shared on Instagram: “In sad news, Jo Mersa Marley, son of Stephen Marley, grandson of Bob Marley, has allegedly passed away today from an asthma attack. “The WZPP family would like to send our deepest condolences to the Marley family during this difficult time.”In another update that followed an hour later, they penned: “Update: Unfortunately, it has been confirmed that Jo Mersa Marley, son of Stephen Marley and grandson of Bob Marley, has passed away unexpectedly from an asthma attack. “He was found in his vehicle earlier this morning.
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Thom Bell - a Grammy-winning producer, songwriter - passed away at 79
The music world is in mourning just before Christmas, with the passing of iconic producer and songwriter Thom Bell. The Jamaican-born Grammy-winning music producer and songwriter, best known as one of the architects of the 1960s and 1970s soul songs collectively known as 'The Sound of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday at 79 in Bellingham, Washington. The musician's death was confirmed by his attorney Michael Silver, though no cause of death was given.  R.I.P.: The music world is in mourning just before Christmas, with the passing of iconic producer and songwriter Thom Bell Death: The Jamaican-born Grammy-winning music producer and songwriter, best known as one of the architects of the 1960s and 1970s soul songs collectively known as 'The Sound of Philadelphia, passed away Thursday at 79 in Bellingham, WashingtonBell was born in Kingston, Jamaica but moved to West Philadelphia with his family, where he quickly honed his musical gifts.He received his first drum kit at just 4 years of age, and met future collaborators Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, who he performed with as teenagers along with Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates fame.  He worked as a staff writer and touring conductor for Chubby Checker, before working at Cameo Records in Philadelphia as a session player and arranger.

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