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. [ 1 ][ 2 ] Gaye was shot twice following an altercation with his father,...

2009年11月13日 · 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.

2025年2月3日 · It ended with Marvin Gay Sr. shooting Marvin Gaye twice with a .38-caliber revolver, killing him. Though Gay was originally charged with first-degree murder, he was allowed to enter a no-contest plea to voluntary manslaughter, and he ultimately received a six-year suspended sentence and five years of probation.

Iconic Motown superstar, Marvin Gaye, had failed at suicide attempt and seemed to be saying that he he wanted to die, but could not kill himself.

2021年11月22日 · 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 …

2023年4月1日 · Sadly, his time in the spotlight was cut short due to his death on April 1, 1984. Gaye was shot and killed by his own father just one day short of his 45th birthday. Despite his success,...

2022年3月27日 · On April 1, 1984, Motown legend Marvin Gaye was fatally shot by his father Marvin Gay Sr. inside the family's Los Angeles home. "I have just one father," Marvin Gaye said just before his death, "I want to make peace with him."