Obituary of Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye

Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. (born April 2, 1939 in Washington D. C, United States) was a singer who was best known for being popular with Motown rhythm and blues in the 1960s and 1970s. Marvin died on April 1, 1984 and his death was reportedly because he was shot and killed by his father, Marvin Gay Sr., after an argument at home. He died young at age 44 just one day before his 45th birthday.

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Marvin Gaye Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Gaye, Marvin
Common Name: Marvin Gaye
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Birth Date: April 02, 1939
Age: 44 (at death)
Also Known As: Marv
Occupation: Singer
Genres:
Active Years: 1957-1984

Religion: Pentecostal
Net Worth: -$9 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Rust
Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
Favorite Actor: Gary Cooper

Marvin's Family Tree

Birth Name: Marvin Pentz Gay Jr.
Father: Marvin Gay Sr. (born October 1, 1914-died October 10, 1998)
Mother: Alberta Gay (born January 1, 1913-died May 8, 1987)
Brother(s):

Michael Cooper (1933-2010)
Frankie Gaye (born November 15, 1941-died December 30, 2001)

Sister(s):

Jeanne Gay (1937-2021)
Zeola Gaye

Spouse/Partner:

Anna Gordy Gaye (married 1963-divorced 1977)
Janis Hunter (married 1977-divorced 1981)

Son(s):

Marvin Gaye III
Frankie Gaye

Daughter(s):

Nona Gaye

Death Notice:

Date: April 01 1984 at age 44
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Murder (gunshot)
Funeral Arrangements: Private Memorial
Interment: Cremated and ashes scattered in the Pacific Ocean

Category Tags:

Singer Rhythm and Blues Music Genre American Born on April 2nd Born in 1939 Born in District of Columbia Died in 1984 Died at age 44 Died from Murder

Quotable Quotes:

"Marvin Gaye's extraordinary talent, timeless music, and tragic passing continue to leave an indelible mark on the world and inspire generations of musicians and fans alike. (V)"

"Gaye was pronounced dead at 1:01 p.m. after his body arrived at the local hospital. It was a day shy of his 45th birthday."

"Marvin Gaye's professional life was marked by immense success and critical acclaim as he established himself as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time, however, his tragic death shocked the world and left a lasting impact on the music industry. (V)"

Is Mr. Marvin Gaye still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.