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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, JamaicaDied11/05/1981Died 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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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bob Marley: One LoveMovie | Self (archive footage) | 79 |
| 2024 | 60 Songs: BBC Two at 60Movie | Self (archive footage) | 79 |
| 2022 | Nothing ComparesMovie | Self (archive footage) | 77 |
| 2020 | 70 Years of Youth RevoltSeries | Self (archive footage) | 75 |
| 2019 | Africa RisingMovie | Self - Musician (archive footage) | 74 |
| 2008 | The Upsetter: The Life and Music of Lee Scratch PerryMovie | Self | 63 |
| 1998 | WindrushSeries | Self (archive footage) | 53 |
| 1997 | Classic AlbumsSeries | Self (archive footage) | 52 |
| 1974 | RockpalastSeries | — | 29 |
| 1964 | Top of the PopsSeries | — | 19 |