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- Frankie Gaye was born on November 15, 1941 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for Penitentiary (1979), Don't Forget the Motorcity (2008) and Ebony/Jet Showcase (1982). He was married to Irene Duncan Gaye and Judy Gaye. He died on December 28, 2001 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesIrene Duncan Gaye(1978 - December 28, 2001) (his death, 3 children)Judy Gaye (divorced, 2 children)
- RelativesNona Gaye(Niece or Nephew)Lenny Shelton(Cousin)Marvin Gaye(Sibling)Jeanne Gay(Sibling)
- Younger brother of Marvin Gaye.
- Gaye, like his brother, had begun singing in church as a youngster. He went on to work with several Motown artists, including Mary Wells and Kim Weston, and provided background vocals on many of his brother's albums, including "What's Going On" and 1977's "Marvin Gaye, Live at the London Palladium".
- Gaye was a radio operator stationed in Vietnam in the 1960s when he wrote letters to his brother expressing his dissatisfaction with the war. His experiences influenced several songs on his brother's 1971 album, including 'Save The Children', 'Inner City Blues' and 'Mercy Mercy Me'.
- Uncle of Nona Gaye and Marvin Gaye.
- Ex-brother-in-law of Janice Gaye and Anna Gordy Gaye.
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