These Celebrities Died Tragically Young

Marvin Gaye, 44 Years Old

Famous R&B singer Marvin Gaye, known for hits like "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "Ain't That Peculiar," was a prominent figure within the Motown and soul communities of LA. He was a session performer in the 60s before breaking out as a solo artist and earning himself nicknames like "Prince of Motown" and "Prince of Soul." One day before his 45th birthday, Gaye intervened in a fight with his parents, and during a physical altercation, his father shot him at point-blank, killing him on sight.

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