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Why did Bob Marley refuse treatment for cancer?

Bob Marley

By Emmanuel AmpiahPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read

Bob Marley's Death.

Bob Marley, the legendary Jamaican musician, died on May 11, 1981, from complications related to melanoma, a type of skin cancer.

Marley had been diagnosed with the disease in 1977 but continued to tour and perform despite his illness. The cancer had spread to his brain and other parts of his body, making treatment difficult. Marley died in a hospital in Florida, at the age of 36.

Bob Marley's music and legacy continue to be celebrated and recognized around the world, and he is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

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    Written by Emmanuel Ampiah