The story behind Bob Marley’s death has layers of mystery, speculation, and
controversy. Here’s a breakdown of the facts and the secrets surrounding it:

The Official Cause of Death

Bob Marley died on May 11, 1981, at 36 years old, from melanoma — a type of skin cancer. The cancer started as a dark spot under his toenail, first noticed after a football injury in 1977.

Doctors later diagnosed it as acral lentiginous melanoma, a rare form of cancer that’s more common among people with darker skin tones. He refused amputation, believing it would go against his Rastafarian beliefs (which hold the body as sacred and whole). The cancer eventually spread to his brain, lungs, and liver.


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The Secret Controversies

1. Assassination Theories
Some believe Marley’s death wasn’t natural.



In 1976, he survived an assassination attempt in Jamaica, where gunmen shot him, his wife, and his manager — just days before a peace concert.

This fueled speculation that Marley was targeted because his music and influence threatened political powers, both in Jamaica and abroad.



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2. The CIA Connection
A wild theory links the CIA to his death:



One story claims Marley was given a "cancer-infected boot" by Carl Colby, the son of former CIA director William Colby, disguised as a gift.

The boot supposedly had a sharp, poisoned wire inside that pricked his toe — the same toe where the cancer began.

While there’s no solid evidence for this, people point to Marley’s growing influence and the belief that he was seen as dangerous to Western interests.



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3. Did He Get the Right Treatment?
After his condition worsened, Marley sought alternative treatment from Dr. Josef Issels in Germany.



Issels’ approach was controversial, focusing on holistic, non-traditional cancer treatments.

Some believe Issels' methods may have accelerated his decline, while others think Marley was already too far gone by the time he arrived.



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4. His Final Words
Bob Marley's last words to his son Ziggy were:
"Money can’t buy life."



It’s a haunting reminder of his philosophy — that material wealth means nothing in the face of life and death.

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