Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, died at the age of 76, her publicist has said. Wilson died
suddenly at her home in Henderson, Nevada, on Monday. A statement confirming her passing did not state a cause of death. Wilson, a singer as well as best-selling author, helped form female singing group The Primettes in Detroit in 1959, alongside Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Betty McGlown. The latter left the group and was replaced. Wilson, Ross and Ballard went on to enjoy huge success as trio
The Supremes.
Under the Motown Records label, the group scored 12 no 1 hits with songs like Baby Love and Stop! In the Name of Love, and still remains influential decades later.
Wilson stayed on with The Supremes even after other original members left and new ones joined the line-up. The group split in 1977 and she
pursued a solo career.
suddenly at her home in Henderson, Nevada, on Monday. A statement confirming her passing did not state a cause of death. Wilson, a singer as well as best-selling author, helped form female singing group The Primettes in Detroit in 1959, alongside Diana Ross, Florence Ballard and Betty McGlown. The latter left the group and was replaced. Wilson, Ross and Ballard went on to enjoy huge success as trio
The Supremes.
Under the Motown Records label, the group scored 12 no 1 hits with songs like Baby Love and Stop! In the Name of Love, and still remains influential decades later.
Wilson stayed on with The Supremes even after other original members left and new ones joined the line-up. The group split in 1977 and she
pursued a solo career.
