Marvin Gay Sr. was born on October 1, 1914 in Washington D.C. He is best known as the father and murderer of the famous recording artist Marvin Gaye. On April 1, 1984, Marvin Gay Sr. shot and killed his son following an argument between the two.
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💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)
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About
Best known as the father and murderer of recording Artist Marvin Gaye. He killed his son following an argument between the two on April 1, 1984.
Before Fame
According to his wife Alberta, his childhood was filled with violence, domestic abuse, and shootings in his family.
Trivia
As a preacher at a Pennsylvanian church, he impressed the congregation enough to be later named Bishop.
Family Life
He was married to Alberta Gay from 1935 until 1984 when they divorced.
Associated With
His son Marvin Gaye was a highly successful and Grammy Award winning singer.