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How Did Bob Marley Die?

Bob Marley died of Melanoma (skin cancer that spread to brain) on May 11, 1981, at age 36.

What was Bob Marley's cause of death?

Bob Marley foi diagnosticado com melanoma em 1977. Ele morreu em 11 de maio de 1981 em Miami aos 36 anos. Suas últimas palavras foram: 'O dinheiro não pode comprar a vida.'

How old was Bob Marley when they died?

Bob Marley was 36 years old at the time of death.

When did Bob Marley die?

Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981.

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Bob Marley Biography

Bob Marley nasceu em 6 de fevereiro de 1945 em Nine Mile, Jamaica. Ele é o músico de reggae mais celebrado da história.

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Personal Life

Who are Bob Marley's parents?

Norval Sinclair Marley, Cedella Booker

Was Bob Marley married?

Bob Marley was married once, to Rita Anderson (1966–N/A).

Did Bob Marley have children?

Bob Marley had 8 children: Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Cedella Marley, Sharon Marley, Rohan Marley.

What religion was Bob Marley?

Bob Marley was Rastafari.

What was Bob Marley's ethnicity?

Bob Marley was of Afro-Jamaican, English heritage.

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Career Highlights

Albums

  • Catch a Fire (1973)
  • Burnin (1973)
  • Natty Dread (1974)
  • Exodus (1977)
  • Kaya (1978)
  • Uprising (1980)

Awards

  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (posthumous)
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Facts About Bob Marley

  • Exodus was named album of the century by Time magazine
  • He was shot in an assassination attempt in 1976 but performed two days later
  • He has at least 11 children by multiple women
  • He refused toe amputation when melanoma was first found, citing Rastafari beliefs
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Bob Marley Quotes

"One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."

"Money can't buy life."

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Legacy

Bob Marley é o músico de reggae mais celebrado da história. O Museu Bob Marley em Kingston é um dos locais mais visitados do Caribe.

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Sources

📖 Wikipedia📖 Bob Marley Official

Last verified: 2026-05-19