Bunny Wailer is alive and well despite rumours circulating on social media that the singer had passed on Monday.

The 73-year-old Reggae icon is currently admitted in a Kingston medical facility after suffering a massive stroke two weeks ago.

Bunny Wailer is still in a stable condition and is preparing to begin a course of physical rehabilitation later this week.

Speaking with Loop News, the singer’s manage Maxine Stowe, confirmed that Wailer is still alive.

“Bunny is still with us,” she said. “He had a stroke two Mondays ago, but he stabilised over a week ago, and this morning I was making preparations for his transition to a rehab facility. He’s passed the worst effects of the stroke, and is now moving towards physical therapy,” she added.

Stowe theorized that the rumours were started by persons who are speculating that the singer remains heartbroken and devastated by the ‘ambiguous loss’ of his lifelong partner, Jean Watt, who disappeared suddenly in May this year and has not been seen since.

“We appreciate that there is concern that the dealing with the ambiguous loss of partner Jean Watt, who has been missing since May, may have been overwhelming… Some feel it is too much, but he is withstanding it, his faith in Rastafari is what he is standing on at this time. He is fighting the good fight,” she continued.

This is the second time Bunny Wailer has experienced a stroke in as many years. The latest, affected the left side of his body.

“The first one was more ambulatory, but this one has affected his left side. It’s a different balancing act, but his other signs are stable. Whatever happened with the brain has been addressed, the doctors have removed issues that caused the stroke, and we are confident he will recover, we just want to put the news out for prayers towards his recovery,” Stowe explained.

Stowe and Bunny Wailer’s family are optimistic that he will be released from hospital later this week. His next move will be to spend be a month at a rehabilitation centre.

“After the first one in 2018, we moved quickly and with neuroplasticity, we saw great results and how much the brain can heal itself, given the chance. We’ve experienced the healing process before and we are confident he can do it with the right support. He has access to the best doctors and therapists that we have known over the past year,” Stowe concluded.