Music

Reggae musician Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley, Bob Marley’s grandson and Stephen Marley’s son, has died at 31.

His representative confirmed his death to Rolling Stone on Tuesday but a cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness shared news of Marley's death on Twitter Tuesday, offering "heartfelt sympathies" to friends and fans.

"His untimely passing at the young age of 31y.o. is a huge loss to the music as we look to the next generation," Holness tweeted.

Jamaican politician and president of the People's National Party Mark J. Golding also tweeted his condolences on Twitter Tuesday, calling Marley "a talented young reggae artiste."

"The loss of a child is a devastating blow no parent should face, my condolences to Stephen & the entire family," Golding added.

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