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Supremes co-founder and singer Mary Wilson dies aged 76

Supremes co-founder and singer Mary Wilson dies aged 76

By Semi Turaga
10/02/2021
[Image: daily Express]

Mary Wilson, who co-founded The Supremes and remained a member of the group until they split up, has died at the age of 76.

BBC News reports the singer passed away at her home in Henderson, Nevada.

The Supremes were known for hits such as Baby Love and You Can't Hurry Love.

The group was founded in Detroit as The Primettes in 1959 when Wilson was 15 years old.

Lead singer Diana Ross tweeted "My condolences to Mary's family, I am reminded that each day is a gift, I have so many wonderful memories of our time together. The Supremes will live on, in our hearts"

The Supremes became Motown's most successful act of the 1960s scoring 12 number-one singles in the US.

[Source: BBC]


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