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Marvin Gaye — Age & Birthday

Born: 2 April 1939 · Died: 1 April 1984 · Age at death: 44

How old was Marvin Gaye when he died?

Marvin Gaye died aged 44. He was born on 2 April 1939 and died on 1 April 1984.

Motown singer known for What's Going On and Sexual Healing

Did you know?He added the letter 'e' to his original surname to distance himself from his father and imitate his idol Sam Cooke.

Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.

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Age at death: 44
Would be: 87
Years since death: 42

Born: April 2, 1939 · Washington, D.C., United States
Died: April 1, 1984
Nationality: American
Known for: Music, Literature

Family

Father: Marvin Gey (cabro)
Mother: Alberta Gey
Spouse: Anna Gordy Gaye
Children: Marvin Gaye III, Nona Gaye

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1743–1826

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1840–1902

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1725–1798

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1914–2000

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1452–1519

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1853–1890

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1889–1977

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1685–1750

Johann Sebastian Bach

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