Nona Gaye is the daughter of legendary singer Marvin Gaye.
She’s also the granddaughter of Afro-Cuban singer Slim Gaillard, and the niece of Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records.
Today, MVP Track & Field Club announced that legendary coach Vincent Stephen Francis passed away on July 4, 2026, one day after celebrating his 64th birthday.
Francis helped shape generations of Jamaican sprinting greatness, coaching athletes including Asafa Powell, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Michael Frater, Sherone Simpson, Shericka Jackson, Kishane Thompson, and twins Tia and Tina Clayton.
In a statement, MVP Track & Field Club said: "Stephen was a visionary coach, mentor and leader whose unwavering commitment to excellence transformed the landscape of athletics in Jamaica and inspired generations of athletes. His exceptional ability to develop talent, combined with his relentless pursuit of excellence and deep belief in the potential of those he coached, helped shape the careers of Olympic and World Championship medal winners, world record-breakers, and numerous other athletes, while establishing a standard of coaching that earned worldwide respect."
Our thoughts are with his family, friends, athletes, and everyone whose lives he impacted.
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Patrice Rushen (1982)