Bob Marley’s grandson, Jo Mersa Marley’s cause of death has been revealed after his passing at the age of 31.
It was on December 26 when the son of musician Stephen Marley was found dead inside a vehicle.
According to documents obtained from the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office, the 31-year-old died of ‘acute asthma exacerbation’ instigated by enterovirus or rhinovirus infection.
The document showed that Marley, who had a history of pneumonia, bronchitis, and asthma, was not on medication at the time of his passing.
According to Rolling Stone, the report also revealed that Marley had a history of smoking, black discoloration in his lungs, and that he had ‘enlarged glottic tonsils.’
A toxicology report then revealed the presence of THC – the psychoactive compound in marijuana – in his system, along with 0.08% of ethanol and naloxone.
“An acute asthma exacerbation due to viral illness is a common occurrence and considered a non-allergic event,” the medical examiner’s report stated.
“Additionally, chronic smoking of combustible products such as tobacco or marijuana is dangerous in a person with asthma.”
According to the report, Marley talked to his mother only a day before he died.
While the report noted that there were no evidence of injury, his lung reportedly showed signs of congestion, hyperexpansion, and increased mucus in its airway.
Marley spent his early years in Jamaica before moving to Miami to follow his grandfather and father’s footsteps.
He became known for hits like ‘Rock and Swing,’ ‘Made It,’ and ‘Burn It Down.’
Speaking to Jamaica Observer in 2014, he shared the obstacles he encountered living up to his popular surname.
“My father has created a legacy by putting out songs with meaning. It’s something I have to live up to,” he expressed.
In an interview with The Pier, Marley thanked his heritage, explaining: “There’s things that you have to overcome and things you just have to do and that’s how it is. We have to go through life you know? There’s no pressure for me.
“I give thanks for being a Marley. I’m very appreciative and thankful that I am born where I am born and put where God has decided. I’m very thankful about it and proud.”
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