Marvin Gay, Sr.

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Marvin Gay, Sr.
Born
Marvin Pentz Gay

(1914-10-01)October 1, 1914
DiedOctober 10, 1998(1998-10-10) (aged 84)
OccupationMinister
Criminal chargeVoluntary manslaughter
Criminal penaltySix-year suspended sentence, five years probation
Spouse(s)
Alberta Cooper
(m. 1935; div. 1984)
Children5, including Marvin Gaye and Frankie Gaye

Marvin Pentz Gay Sr. (October 1, 1914 – October 10, 1998) was an American minister. He was the father of singers Marvin Gaye and Frankie Gaye. He was best known for shooting and killing his son on April 1, 1984, following an argument at their Los Angeles home. He was convicted of voluntary manslaughter. He was given a six-year suspended sentence and five years probation.[1]

In 1998, Gay died of pneumonia in Culver City, California at age 84.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 "BBC News: ENTERTAINMENT - Marvin Gaye's father and killer dies". BBC.co.uk. 25 October 1998. Retrieved December 8, 2012.