Anna Gordy Gaye, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Anna Gordy Gaye

American businesswoman, music executive and songwriter

Date of Birth: 28-Jan-1922

Place of Birth: Oconee, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 31-Jan-2014

Profession: songwriter, music executive

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Anna Ruby Gaye (née Gordy; January 28, 1922 – January 31, 2014) was an American businesswoman, composer and songwriter.
An elder sister of Motown founder Berry Gordy, she became a record executive in the mid-to-late 1950s distributing records released on Checker and Gone Records before forming the Anna label with Billy Davis and sister Gwen.
Gordy later became known as a songwriter for several hits including the Originals' "Baby, I'm for Real", and at least two songs on Marvin Gaye's What's Going On album.
The first wife of Gaye, their turbulent marriage later served as inspiration for Gaye's album, Here, My Dear.