Video 'Death of Marvin Gaye (1984)'

(Sunday, April 1, 1984, 11:38 a.m. PST) — Recording star Marvin Gaye was shot to death today by his father, Marvin Gay Sr., in Los Angeles, the day before his 45th birthday. The elder Gay pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter, and received probation.

Video 'VH1's Most Shocking Deaths: Marvin Gaye'