Marvin Gaye, a legendary soul singer, met a tragic end on April 1, 1984. His death shocked the music world and left fans reeling. Marvin Gaye was shot and killed by his own.

Death Marvin Gaye
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.