marvin gaye.

the news was so shocking at the time, people who heard it believed it was some kind of cruel April Fool's Day joke, but 25 years ago – on April Fool's Day – marvin gaye was shot to death by his father one day before his 45th birthday. the shooting occurred during an argument between the two. gaye's biggest hits included sexual healing, what's going on and get's get it on. he would have turned 70 on April 2nd.