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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 · Marvin Gaye Sr. was a violent alcoholic who abused his son throughout his childhood. He fatally shot Marvin Gaye twice with a pistol he had received as a gift from his son on Christmas Day, 1983. He pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and avoided jail time.
Nov 13, 2009 · Learn how Marvin Gaye, the soul singer and Motown star, was shot and killed by his own father, Marvin Sr., on April 1, 1984. Find out the background and motives of the tragic family conflict that ended his life.
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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...
Apr 1, 2024 · On April 1, 1984, Marvin Sr. confronted Alberta about the letter, and Marvin told him to leave her alone and stay out of her room. When Marvin Sr. instead came upstairs to yell, Marvin forced him out of the room and proceeded to hit him repeatedly.
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Mar 27, 2022 · Marvin Gaye, the Motown legend, was killed by his abusive father, Marvin Gay Sr., who shot him three times in the chest at their Los Angeles home. The article explores the tragic history of their relationship, from the father's violence and cross-dressing to the son's music and addiction.
