Bob Marley, a Jamaican reggae musician, dies of brain and lung cancer at the age of 36 in 1981.
Robert Nesta Marley OM was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician who lived from 6 February 1945 to 11 May 1981. His musical career was marked by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his distinctive vocal and songwriting style. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of reggae. Marley's contributions to music raised the profile of Jamaican music around the world, and he remains a global figure in popular culture to this day. Over the course of his career, Marley became known as a Rastafari icon, and he instilled spirituality in his music. He is also regarded as a global symbol of Jamaican music, culture, and identity, and his outspoken support for democratic social reforms was controversial.
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