Reggae icon and cultural revolutionary Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley was honored with a state funeral in Jamaica following his death at age 36. The ceremony was attended by both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, symbolizing Marley’s unifying impact on the nation. After the service, his body was returned to his birthplace in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, where he was laid to rest in a mausoleum. Marley’s legacy as a musician, prophet, and freedom fighter continues to resonate around the world.
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