Happy birthday! Rita Marley turns 79 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 79 on Friday, Jul. 25, 2025.
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Rita Marley is celebrating her 79th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer Rita Marley has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 79th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Marley, a cultural icon

Born Alpharita Constantia Anderson in Santiago de Cuba on July 25, 1946, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Jamaican history. Marley's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Rita hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rita Marley as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 79.

Happy Birthday, Rita, you're the best!

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