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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
Motown Museum chair on Mary Wilson: ’World has lost one of the brightest stars in our family’
Wilson, of famed ‘The Supremes’ group, dies at 76
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DETROIT – Motown Museum Chairwoman and CEO Robin Terry called Mary Wilson one of the “brightest stars” in the Motown family.
Wilson died Monday night at her home in Las Vegas. She was 76.
“In this moment of extreme sadness, the world has lost one of the brightest stars in our Motown family. Mary Wilson was an icon,” reads a statement from Terry. “She broke barriers and records as an original member of the Supremes, one of the greatest music acts of all time. She was a legend who was not only extremely talented, but equally beautiful. We join Mary’s fervent fan base in remembering her life and profound cultural impact. Motown Museum will continue to honor, appreciate and celebrate her legacy for fans around the world and for generations to
The Supremes: Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard in 1967
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On August 5, 2000, esteemed broadcast journalist Barbara Walters was sitting at her desk at ABC News’s Time Square HQ when her mobile phone chimed. It was Diana Ross, Motown legend and, so went the gossip, a diva among diva.
Ross spoke quietly but firmly. The previous night, ABC’s 20/20 news magazine show had broadcast an interview with Ross’s former Supremes bandmate Mary Wilson. Visibly unhappy, Wilson had blamed Ross for stymying a mooted Supremes’s comeback tour. Ross, not angry, just disappointed, wanted to set the record straight.