She was also the adoptive mother of her cousin, Willie. In January 1994, Wilson and her 14-year-old son Rafael were involved in an accident on Interstate 15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas when their Jeep Cherokee veered off the highway and overturned. Wilson sustained moderate injuries; Rafael's injuries were fatal.
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What did Mary Wilson of The Supremes pass away from?
We apologize, this video has expired. Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, died Monday at her home in Las Vegas at the age of 76, her publicist said in a statement. She died naturally of hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the Clark County medical examiner said.
What happened to The Supremes son?
LIVING with tragedy on a daily basis has been part of Mary's life since the death of her 14-year-old son Rafael in January 1994. He died after a car accident in California while the singer was at the wheel of a Jeep Cherokee.
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.
Jan 31, 1994 · Rafael Ferrer was pronounced dead about two hours later, and Wilson, 49, remained hospitalized Monday in stable condition. The nature of her ...
Mar 9, 1994 · The singer's son, Rafael Ferrer, 14, was killed Jan. 29 when Wilson lost control of her Jeep on a desert highway near Los Angeles. She said she ...