On May 11, 1981, Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley passed away at the age of 36 in a Miami hospital due to acral lentiginous melanoma, a rare type of skin cancer more commonly found among people of color. Marley was a key figure in the development of reggae music and played a significant role in promoting Jamaican music and culture globally. His legacy continues to be celebrated worldwide, marking the 43rd anniversary of his death.
Today, I had the honor of attending the Celebration of Life for Bob Reale. As a beloved member of the Austin community, Bob touched the lives of many, including my own. From his early days in New York to building a life full of love and laughter in Texas, Bob's story is a… https://t.co/uMctrwaW6u
PHOTOS: One Love! Remembering the legacy of Bob Marley on the 43rd anniversary of his death https://t.co/M9Kfg7LiBO
On May 11, 1981, legendary reggae artist Bob Marley died in a Miami hospital at age 36 of acral lentiginous melanoma, a rare skin cancer that is rare but the most common type found among people of color. https://t.co/hVcD6KMWHd https://t.co/QmvmBUCwn1
Today in History: Bob Marley dies at 36 https://t.co/y3XvCIhhsD
11 May 1981. Jamaican singer-song writer Bob Marley died (aged 36). He was one of the key pioneers of the development of reggae and central to the increased visibility of Jamaican music and culture worldwide. https://t.co/TqgplQhIyc