Mary Wilson
American singer
Mary Wilson was an American singer. She gained worldwide recognition as a founding member of the Supremes, the most successful Motown act of the 1960s and the best-charting female group in U.S. chart history, as well as one of the best-selling... Wikipedia
Born: March 6, 1944, Greenville, MS
Died: February 8, 2021 (age 76 years), Henderson, NV
Spouse: Pedro Ferrer (m. 1974–1981)
Music group: The Supremes (1959 – 1977)
Parents: Johnnie Mae Wilson and Sam Wilson
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What was cause of death for Mary Wilson?
Hypertensive heart disease
Wilson sustained moderate injuries; Rafael's injuries were fatal. On February 8, 2021, Wilson died in her sleep from hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at her home in Henderson, Nevada, a suburb of Las Vegas, at the age of 76.
Are any of The Supremes still living?
Of all of the members of the Supremes, only two are still alive today. Diana Ross, who became the group's lead singer, and Cindy Birdsong, Ballard's replacement, are the only Supremes still living.
Who was the best singer in The Supremes?
Motown supremo Berry Gordy told them they needed a better name, and they came up with The Supremes on the spot, an indication of their wit and ambition. At the time, Ballard was considered the best singer, but Ross was the most strikingly beautiful, and the one who caught Gordy's eyes.
Why did Florence Ballard leave The Supremes?
Ballard expressed dissatisfaction with the group's direction throughout its successful times. She would also claim that their schedule had forced the group members to drift apart. Ballard blamed Motown Records for destroying the group dynamic by making Diana Ross the star.
This brand new dance single from Mary is being released in three versions: a radio edit, an extended dance mix, and an instrumental version of the radio edit.
Singer, activist, author, fashion icon, actress, U.S. cultural ambassador, motivational speaker, dancer, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, ...