Marvin Gaye, 44 Years Old
The R&B singer was a staple in the scene thanks to his songs like "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" and "Ain't That Peculiar." His roots in the LA Motown scene translated to earn him the universal title of "Prince of Soul." One day before his 45th birthday, he intervened in a fight with his parents that led to his father shooting him at point-blank, killing him instantly.