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How Did Bob Marley Die?
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Died aged 36Also known asRobert Nesta Marley, The Wailers, The Wailing Wailers, Berhane Selassie, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Bob Marley and the Wailers, باب مارلی, ボブ・マーリー, Боб Марли, 巴布馬利GenderMaleNationalityJamaicaBorn06/02/1945Born inNine Miles, St. Ann, JamaicaDied11/05/1981 (aged 36)Died inJackson Memorial HospitalCausebrain cancer, melanoma, lung cancerWikidataQ409 ↗Buried atNine MileTMDb#123073 ↗
Robert Nesta Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Considered one of the pioneers of the genre, he was renowned for his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. Marley increased the visibility of Jamaican music worldwide and became a global figure in popular culture. He became known as a Rastafarian icon, and he infused his music with a sense of spirituality.
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