CO-FOUNDER and star of the Supremes, Mary Wilson, has died at the age of 76. The Motown legend suddenly died on Monday night at her home in Las Vegas, according to her publicist.
Wilson co-founded the Supremes at the age of 15 in Detroit - and stayed with the hit-making Motown Records trio until its dissolution in 1977.
Known as the "sweethearts of Motown," Wilson performed alongside Diana Ross in the 60s. The group are still America's most successful vocal group to date - with 12 number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
A statement from Motown label's founder Berry Gordy said: "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supreme.
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