Unfortunately, Marley fell ill and died on May 11, 1981, at the age of 36 at the peak of his career. The singer was diagnosed with a form of skin cancer called melanoma, under his big toenail in 1977. Marley initially believed it to be a football injury, but after a second doctor performed a biopsy, it was determined to be cancer.

Reggae legend Bob Marley's 80th birthday celebrations officially kicked off in January with an exclusive preview of the digital tribute concert live on Tuff Gong Radio (channel 19 on SiriusXM). According to a release from the Bob Marley Group of Companies,

O n February 6, 2025, the one and only Bob Marley would have turned 80. The Jamaican singer and activist is one of the most respected artists in history and left an incredible leg