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Marvin Pentz Gay Sr. (October 1, 1914 – October 10, 1998) was an American Pentecostal minister. He was the father of recording artists Marvin Gaye and Frankie Gaye and gained notoriety after shooting and killing his son Marvin on April 1, 1984, following an argument at their home.
On April 1, 1984, American musician Marvin Gaye, who gained worldwide fame for his work with Motown Records, was shot and killed on the day before his 45th birthday by his father, Marvin Gay Sr., at their house in the Western Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
Nov 22, 2021 · On April 1, 1984, musician Marvin Gaye was fatally shot by his own father. Although Marvin Gaye Sr. shot his son at point-blank range, the court granted him a plea bargain. Here, we break down Marvin Gaye’s death and why his father was never punished for the murder of his son.
On April 1, 1984, on the day before his 45th birthday, Gaye was shot and killed by his father, Marvin Gay Sr., at their house in Western Heights, Los Angeles, after an argument. Gay Sr. later pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, and received a six-year suspended
Nov 13, 2009 · On April 1, 1984, one day short of his 45th birthday, Marvin Gaye is shot and killed by his own father, bringing a tragic end to the life of a musical artist at the peak of his career.
Apr 1, 2024 · Although he lived to be just 45 years old, Marvin Gaye has an almost unsurpassed legacy in the world of R&B music. When some learn why he died at such a young age, they’re shocked that Marvin died after being shot twice by his father, Marvin Gay Sr.
Mar 27, 2022 · On April 1, 1984, Motown legend Marvin Gaye was fatally shot by his father Marvin Gay Sr. inside the family's Los Angeles home.
Mar 27, 2024 · Marvin Gaye was fatally shot by his father, Marvin Gay Sr, on April 1, 1984, at their home in the West Adams district of Los Angeles, California. The singer was shot twice, following an argument with his father after he intervened in an altercation between his parents.
The murder happened early in the morning on April 1, 1984, ending the artist’s 25-year career. Marvin Gay Sr. — his son added an “e” to his surname as he began his career in show business ...
Legendary R&B singer/songwriter/activist Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his own father on April 1, 1984. Marvin Gay, Sr. (that was the family name until Marvin, Jr. added a “e”), I was ...
