Singer Mary Wilson, who as a founding member of the Supremes was part of one of the most influential and successful acts in music history, died on Monday night at the age of 76.
Singer Mary Wilson, a founding member of the Motown female singing group The Supremes, arrives as a guest at the premiere of the new film Sparkle starring Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston in Hollywood August 16, 2012. Photo by Fred Prouser /Reuters
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Singer Mary Wilson, who as a founding member of the Supremes was part of one of the most influential and successful acts in music history, died on Monday night at the age of 76.
The Supremes singer Mary Wilson died suddenly at the age of 76, it was revealed on Monday.
And the next morning her band mate Diana Ross, who is also 76, released a statement on Twitter. I just woke up to this news, my condolences to you Mary’s family, I am reminded that each day is a gift, I have so many wonderful memories of our time together, the Detroit native who is best known for her singles I m Coming Out and Love Hangover wrote.
The way they were: The Supremes singer Mary Wilson (center) died suddenly at the age of 76, it was revealed on Monday. And the next morning her 76-year-old band mate Diana Ross (far right) released a statement on Twitter; also seen is Florence Ballard, far left