Makeda marley biography of william

ByMina Elwell

Including his adopted daughter, reggae icon Bob Marley had at least 12 children as his own.

Although his wife, Rita Marley, helped to raise many of Bob's children, they were not all hers biologically. In fact, it is believed that he had children with at least seven other women.

Makeda marley biography of william

While this might seem like an unconventional family to some, as described by Bob's mother, Cedella Marley Booker, in her book, "Bob Marley, My Son," in their family having more children was considered a positive thing. "It was no secret that [Marley] had other women in his life and that many of them bore him children In this, he was not unusual.

Rastas are believers in scripture which instructs us to go forth, be fruitful and multiply," she said.

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While his older children, like Ziggy Marley, lived with their father and were able to spend a lot of time with him, Bob died tragically young at only 36 years old.

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