How Did Bob Marley Die? The Details Behind His Final Years and 1981 Death [Video]

Bob Marley may have died more than 40 years ago, but his legacy of love lives on.

The iconic Jamaican singer was at the peak of his career when he was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer in 1977. Despite the news about his health, he continued performing, touring the world and releasing new music. It wasn’t until several years later that his cancer diagnosis began to affect his daily life.

Coming off of a two-night run at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Marley was playing soccer with friends in Central Park when he had a seizure. After being taken to a local hospital, doctors discovered his cancer had spread throughout his entire body, and he was given just months to live. Despite the grim prognosis, Marley stayed positive.

“Him say, ‘Listen, we’re gonna fight it, all right? Regardless of what the doctors might say or what they …