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On This Day: April 1 1984 Marvin Gaye Was Tragically Killed by His Father

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 1 1984 Marvin Gaye Was Tragically Killed by His Father.

On this day April 1 1984 music legend Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his father Marvin Gay Sr. during a heated argument at their Los Angeles home. The shocking tragedy occurred just one day before Marvin’s 45th birthday and stunned fans around the world.

Marvin Gaye was a key figure in shaping the Motown sound and soul music of the 60s and 70s with classic albums like What's Going On Let's Get It On and Midnight Love. His voice passion and willingness to address social issues in his...
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