Mary Wilson dead: The Supremes singer dies aged 76

died in her sleep at her home in Henderson, Nevada, on 8 February, the cause was hypertensive heart disease.  Just two days earlier she had announced the release of new recordings, expressing the hope that some of them would come out before 6 March, which would have been her 77th birthday.

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Diana Ross has paid tribute to her fellow Supremes star, Mary Wilson, who has died, aged 76. The death of Wilson, who co-founded the Motown group when she was 15, was described by her publicist as "sudden".

Mary Wilson, a founding and longest-running member of The Supremes, has died. She was 76.

Mary Wilson “passed away suddenly” at the age of 76 on Feb. 8, her longtime publicist, Jay Schwartz, told CNN. The singer was at her home in Henderson, Nevada, when she died.  Mary was an icon, and her legacy will never be forgotten. Mary rose to fame in the 1960s as a member of the female singing group The Supremes, alongside Diana Ross, 76, and the late Florence Ballard. The Supremes became a massive hit and released popular singles like “Baby Love,” “Stop! In The Name of Love,” and more.

direct to your inboxTributes have been paid to Mary Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme who has died aged 76, as she was described as "a trailblazer and diva, who will be deeply missed."Wilson died on Monday night at her home in Las Vegas and the cause was not immediately clear, said publicist Jay Schwartz.Along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, Mary Wilson made up the first successful line-up of The Supremes.The band were best known for the 1966 hit You Can't Hurry Love - which

died unexpectedly at her home near Las Vegas on Monday night, according to her longtime publicist, Jay Schwartz. She was 76, and no cause of death was disclosed.

Mary Wilson, who co-founded The Supremes, has died at the age of 76. 

publicist confirmed.Mary was best known for co-founding The Supremes at just 15 years-old alongside Diana Ross and Florence Ballard in Detroit.She remained with the Motown Records trio until its dissolution in 1977.Motown label's founder Berry Gordy spoke fondly of Mary in a statement, saying: "A trailblazer, a diva and will be deeply missed."He continued: "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes."She was

Legendary Motown singer Mary Wilson has passed away at the age of 76.

Supremes, has died at the age of 76.Wilson’s passing yesterday (February 8) at her home in Henderson, Nevada was confirmed by her longtime publicist Jay Schwartz, who said that the singer died suddenly (via Variety).

Mary Wilson, a founding member of Motown legends the Supremes, has died at the age of 76.

LAS VEGAS -- Mary Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76 years old.Wilson died in Las Vegas, publicist Jay Schwartz told KABC-TV. When she died and other details weren’t immediately clear.Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard made up the first successful configuration of The Supremes.