Photo: Photograph by Jim Britt, whose other (copyrighted) photos of Gaye from the same session-ma, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Singer
Marvin Gaye
American R&B and soul singer (1939 to 1984)
Marvin Gaye was born on April 2, 1939 and died on April 1, 1984, aged 44.
- Born
- April 2, 1939, Washington, D.C.
- Died
- April 1, 1984
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Singer
Official links: Official website (marvingaye.net) · Instagram · YouTube · TikTok · Wikipedia
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Marvin’s birthday, by the numbers
- Marvin Gaye was born on a Sunday.
- Marvin Gaye would have turned 87 in 2026.
- Half birthday: October 2. Birthstone: Diamond.
- Marvin Gaye belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
Age gaps
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Frequently asked questions
When was Marvin Gaye born?
Marvin Gaye was born on April 2, 1939 and died on April 1, 1984, aged 44.
What is Marvin Gaye’s zodiac sign?
Aries, born April 2.
Does Marvin Gaye have an official website?
Yes: marvingaye.net.