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Amputation hindering his performing career

Under "Illness and death", I feel uncomfortable with the following part: "Marley rejected his doctors' advice to have his toe amputated (which would have hindered his performing career), citing his religious beliefs, [...]"

I can't find anything that supports the claim that a toe amputation would've hindered his performing career, nor can I understand why it would. I did find rumours that he didn't want an amputation because it'd hinder him in playing soccer, but he's not a professional soccer player. Should we remove what is in brackets? Sketch~nlwiki (talk) 05:48, 14 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

It does seem an odd thing to say. I'd remove it. AndyTheGrump (talk) 11:18, 14 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Marley's worry about amputation affecting his performing career is relevant, since it could have impacted his dancing ability, and dancing was a big part of his stage presence. His "prancing style" was even noted in the Jamaican Prime Minister's eulogy, as cited in the article. Footage of many of Marley's concerts supports the claim that energetic dancing was a common part of his performances.

The 2012 documentary Marley explains that he refused to have his toe amputated because he didn't want to lose the ability to dance and play soccer (his favorite sport). I have not seen this documentary, so I can't confirm it directly, but it's noted here. SteveChervitzTrutane (talk) 06:53, 2 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Bob Marley’s name

Marley Biographyby daughter Cedella Marley states Marley was born Nesta Robert Marley, 2/6/45. 2606:A800:CB88:5600:9014:9800:B499:CCC2 (talk) 16:50, 18 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Citation? Peaceray (talk) 21:22, 18 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Rita's extramarital affair

Why is the child Rita bore without Bob labeled as "the result of an extramarital affair" while the numerous childen Marley fathered outside the marriage are not similarly labeled? This is unnecessarily sexist. Just list the child's name and father the same way Marley's children are listed. 2600:1700:3EC2:7810:1E0:3465:DC1E:ECD0 (talk) 05:01, 27 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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The Gibson Les Paul guitar Bob Marley was buried with was a natural wood (brown) finish. 213.37.205.116 (talk) 09:03, 3 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]