Thirty years ago one of Jamaica’s most loved icons Bob Marley passed away in a hospital in Miami after battling cancer.
Since then, the reggae legend has become a cultural icon known worldwide for his lyrics, boyish good looks and other aspects of his personality.
Several persons have been paying tribute to ‘The Gong’, on the social networking website Twitter, Bob Marley has been a worldwide trending topic.
Take a look at an article published in The Gleaner on May 14, 1981 about Marley’s death.
Bob Marley Dies of Cancer
The Hon. Robert Nesta Marley (Bob) O.M, the most widely acclaimed Jamaican musician ever, died of cancer in the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami, Florida on Monday.
Bob Marley, as he was known worldwide, was on his way home to receive the honour of the Order of Merit which was conferred on him by the Government less than a month ago. The reggae singer was the biggest selling recording artiste in the history of Jamaican music having sold well over 20 million records.
His battle with cancer started some eight months ago during his last concert tour of the United States. Marley had finished the European leg of his tour and was performing in Madison Square Gardens, New York, in October last, when he fainted. His connections reported that he was suffering from exhaustion.
