Jo Mersa Marley, the eldest son of Stephen Marley and the second grandchild of Bob Marley, died at the age of 31 on December, 27 2022, according to multiple reports.
According to a Jamaican-based journalist Abka Fitz-Henley, who was the first to report the news, Jo Mersa, was found unresponsive in a vehicle on Tuesday.
South Florida radio station 92.7/96.1 FM WZOP/WZPP RADIO also confirmed the news of Jo’s death a that Tuesday via 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,” the outlet captioned the post
Jamaican politician Mark J. Golding, the Opposition Leader and president of the People’s National Party took to Twitter on Dec. 27, 2022 to mourn Jo.
“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,” he tweeted.
Jo Mersa Marley most recent release under his Jo Mersa moniker was 2021’s Eternal EP, which featured collaborations with Kabaka Pyramid, Black I Am, Melii, and Busy Signal,