Original Member Of The Supremes, Mary Wilson, Dies At Age 76 Mary Wilson began her career in Detroit in 1959 as a singer in what was then called the Primettes. Mary Wilson was a founding member of the Supremes, and she stayed with the group even after Diana Ross had left. NPR's Lauren Onkey, senior director of NPR Music, knew …
Mary Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76. “I am reminded that each day is a gift,” she added, writing “I have so many wonderful memories of our time together.” Motown founder Berry Gordy said he was “extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the …
