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The Marvelettes singer Wanda Young has died, aged 78

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A post shared by Claudette Robinson (@firstladyofmotown)No cause of death has been made public at the time of writing.In a statement posted on Twitter, the Classic Motown label wrote: “We are so saddened by the news of Wanda Young of the Marvelettes passing.

What an impact she has had on the world of Classic Motown and the lives of so many. Her legacy will continue to live on.”Born in Michigan on August 9, 1943, Young grew up with aspirations to become a nurse.

However after founding member Georgia Dobbins left The Marvelettes (then called The Marvels) in 1961, Young was recruited by co-singer Gladys Horton – who herself passed away in 2011 – to audition for the role.

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