" Missing You " is a song performed by Diana Ross . The third single released ( in 45-rpm format ) from her 1984 album '' Swept Away , '' the song had been written , composed , and produced by Lionel Richie as a tribute to Marvin Gaye , who was murdered by his father earlier that year . Ross and Gaye were lifelong friends and label mates , having both joined Motown in 1961 and recorded three duet albums ; '' Diana & Marvin '' in 1973 and two other duets in 1978 . Gaye appeared at Ross 's 1982 Brussels concert while Gaye was living in Belgium , recording the '' Midnight Love '' album
murdered by his father
Death of Marvin Gaye
Missing You (Diana Ross song)