In Memoriam
Mary Wilson, a founding member of ‘The Supremes,’ passes
Mary Wilson, a founding member of “The Supremes”, has died at the age of 76 her publicist said in a statement.

Mary Wilson, a founding member of “The Supremes” has died, her publicist said.
Death details for Mary Wilson
Wilson “passed away suddenly this evening,” according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. She was 76.
The singer was at her home in Henderson, Nevada.
Trendsetter
Wilson was a “trendsetter who broke down social, racial, and gender barriers,” Schwartz said in his statement.
She began her career in Detroit in 1959 as a singer in what was then called “The Primettes.” They went on to become “The Supremes,” Motown’s most successful group of the 1960s, with 12 number one singles including “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Baby Love,” and “Stop! In the name of Love.”
“Their influence not only carries on in contemporary R&B, soul and pop, they also helped pave the way for mainstream success by Black artists across all genres,” the statement said.
Wilson’s legacy went beyond singing, Schwartz noted. She became a bestselling author, motivational speaker, businesswoman, and US Cultural Ambassador, he said.
“Wilson used her fame and flair to promote a diversity of humanitarian efforts including ending hunger, raising HIV/AIDS awareness and encouraging world peace,” the publicist said.
Wilson was also played a pivotal role in passing the Music Modernization Act (MMA) in 2018, which aimed to modernize copyright-related issues for new music and audio recordings in the face of new technology like digital streaming which did not protect music recorded before February 15, 1972, the statement said.
Services for Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson is survived by her daughter, son, several grandchildren, a sister and brother.
Services will be private due to COVID-19 restrictions and a celebration of Wilson’s life will take place later this year, her publicist said.
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