Jan Gaye, Wife of Motown Legend Marvin Gaye, Dies at 66

Janis Hunter Gaye, the second wife of Motown legend Marvin Gaye

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The inspiration for several of his songs

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She served as the inspiration for his 1976 album, 'I Want You,'

She managed the career of their daughter, actress-singer Nona Gaye

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Hunter died Saturday of an undisclosed cause at her home in Rhode Island, She was 66.

Hunter Gaye was introduced to the singer by producer Ed Townsend during a 1973 recording session at Hitsville West in Los Angeles

Hunter Gaye was the daughter of singer-musician Slim Gaillard

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