Mary Wilson, a founding member of the Supremes and Motown Legend has died in her Nevada home, according to her publicist.
Berry Gordy, founder of the Motown record label, said in a statement: “The Supremes were always known as the ‘sweethearts of Motown.’ Mary, along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, came to Motown in the early 1960s.
Motown Records also tweeted overnight.
To a female trailblazer and forever Sweetheart of Motown, who brought many timeless records for generations to come - Thank You.
From our Motown family, rest in paradise @MWilsonSupreme 🕊 pic.twitter.com/YwsZM41g9v — Motown Records (@motown) February 9, 2021The Jacksons also tweeted overnight.