Bob Marley Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

LAP2001020607 - 6 FEBRUARY 2001 - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA:.Rita Marley, widow of reggae artist Bob Marley, and two of his children, Stephanie and Robert pose with replica during dedication ceremony of a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the late Bob Marley, February 6, 2001, in Los Angeles. rlw/mg/Michael Germana UPI

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