Anna Gordy Gaye, Ex-Wife of Marvin Gaye and Sister of Berry Gordy Dies at 92!

Anna Gordy Gaye who was Marvin Gaye's ex-wife and older sister to Motown founder Berry Gordy died early this morning in Los Angeles, California. Anna and Marvin got married in 1964, and she was a huge influence on his career. She co-composed two hits on his classic "What's Going On" album and even founded her own label, Anna Records.

Marvin said his hit song "Pride and Joy" was inspired by his courtship of Anna back in the early 60s. The two had a troubled marriage which Marvin sang about on his 1978 album "Here, My Dear." Anna threatened to sue over the album but never did. At the time of Marvin's Gaye's death they were on good terms and had even talked of remarrying. They had one child together -- Marvin Gaye III -- and eventually divorced in 1977. While estranged, Marvin wrote "Anna's Song" and released it the following year.

 Anna died at home from natural causes. Family members discovered she had died around 3AM. She was 92 years old. Rest in Peace to the businesswoman, composer and songwriter Anna Gordy Gaye.