Reggae icon Bob Marley dies of cancer at age 36.
At a Glance
- Date
- 11 May 1981
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Key people
- Bob Marley
- Category
- Music
- Source
- Recordings; biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
He had carried reggae and messages of liberation and unity around the world.
What It Means Now
Marley remains one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
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