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Which musician was shot by his father a day before turning 45?
Original: wer wurde einen tag vor seinem 45 geburtstag im streit von seinem vater erschossen
The question refers to Marvin Gaye, the American soul singer shot dead by his father, Marvin Gay Sr., on 1 April 1984 in Los Angeles, one day before his 45th birthday. The shooting followed a heated argument at the family home; the father pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. German media revisiting the case are driving fresh interest in the singer's death.
Why now: German outlets are running the story as a trivia-style piece about Marvin Gaye's death, prompting readers to search for the answer.
Marvin GayeMarvin Gay Sr.Los Angeles
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