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By Kisha Forde ·February 9, 2021February 9, 2021
Following the news of legend and original Supremes member Mary Wilson’s death,many celebrities took to social media to express an outpouring of love and admiration for the R&B/Soul vocalist.
Stars including Ledisi, Questlove, Billy Porter, and more expressed condolences over the heartbreaking news that was confirmed by Wilson’s publicist early Tuesday morning:
A post shared by Billy Porter (@theebillyporter)
We’re losing so many legends! 
#MaryWilson https://t.co/ShzePSnYYw
— AprilDRyan (@AprilDRyan) February 9, 2021
Thank You to the Great 
#MaryWilson pic.twitter.com/eE0l3tC4sJ
— ledisi (@ledisi) February 9, 2021 View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Questlove (@questlove)
My heart is broken! I got to know #MaryWilson on @DancingABC and she was one of the sweetest, most vibrant, talented women I had ever met. I will miss you! 
https://t.co/qKSjH0Ojvg
— Karamo (@Karamo) February 9, 2021
Thank you Ms Mary Wilson for showing us all how to be Supreme. pic.twitter.com/MipmhQaTr4
— Janet Mock (@janetmock) February 9, 2021
So sad to hear about the passing of #Supremes co-founder #MaryWilson. We're celebrating the trailblazer's life & legacy in #Motown and beyond next on @GMA
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) February 9, 2021
RIP to the original Supreme, Mary Wilson. She was known as “the sexy one” in the group but she was much more, and worked til the end to preserve the group’s incredible legacy in the music world and in history. pic.twitter.com/8S20RJZdwk
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) February 9, 2021
Wilson’s longtime publicist, Jay Schwartz, confirmed the 76-year-old died suddenly at her home in Henderson Nevada. Because of COVID, a private service will be held, with plans for a public memorial for later this year.
In addition to being a part of the best-charting female group in U.S. history, Wilson went on to become a New York Times bestselling author in 1986 with the debut of her autobiography, Dreamgirl: My Life as a Supreme.
She was also heavily involved with charitable organizations including the American Cancer Society, UNICEF, and NAACP. Wilson found acclaimed success as a concert singer and, along with her bandmates Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
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