( CNN ) -- Anna Gordy Gaye , the sister of Motown 's founder and ex-wife of late legendary singer Marvin Gaye , has died . She was 92 . She died early Friday surrounded by relatives , her family said in a statement . Her 14-year marriage to Gaye ended in divorce , but not before she inspired some of his songs , including `` Pride and Joy '' and `` You 're a Wonderful One . '' The couple divorced in 1977 but remained friends until his death seven years later , the family said . He was shot by his father with a gun he 'd given him for safety . She is survived by a son , Marvin Gaye III , and two brothers , including Berry Gordy , who founded the Motown record label . People we lost in 2014 . CNN 's Abbey Goodman contributed to this report .
Gordy died Friday surrounded by relatives . The singer was found dead in his home at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack on April 21. She inspired some of his hit songs , including `` Pride and Joy ''