Bob Marley had at least 11 to 13 children according to various sources, with the most widely accepted count being 12 children. He had three biological children with his wife Rita Marley, adopted two of Rita's daughters as his own, and fathered several more children with other women. The official Bob Marley website lists 11 children, while other sources recognize 12 or even 13 children including those born to different mothers both during and outside his marriage. Here is a summary:
- Children with wife Rita Marley: Cedella, Ziggy, Stephen (3 biological)
- Adopted daughters of Rita: Sharon and Stephanie (2 adopted)
- Children with other women: Robert "Robbie", Rohan, Karen, Julian, Ky-Mani, Damian, and Makeda (7 or more)
Hence, the total is generally counted as 12 children fathered by Bob Marley from multiple relationships, with some count going up to 13 including less officially recognized children.
