Diana Ross shares the heartbreaking response to the death of Bandmate Mary Wilson
"I am reminded that every day is a gift," wrote the music icon on Twitter.
The world of music has lost a legend on Monday, February 8 when Supreme SingerMary Wilson deceased at the age of 76 years. According to what his publicist saidEntertainment tonightWilson's death was sudden and unexpected and she died in her Henderson, Nevada Home. His cause of death has not been reported. Wilson received an extension of love and condolences for his family once the news has been reported, includingWilson Supreme BandmateDiana Ross, who cried the singer on Twitter.
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Ross recalled their many "wonderful memories" together.
In a tweet posted Tuesday morning, Ross sent his condolences to Wilson's family and reflected in their time in the group.
"I just woke up for this news," wrote Ross. "My condolences to the family of Mary, I am reminded that every day is a gift, I have so much wonderful memories of our time together" The Supremes "will live, in our hearts."
Wilson's family understands his daughterTurkessa, sonPedigree, 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
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Other celebrities shared their reactions to Wilson's acknowledgment.
In addition to Ross, other celebrities who knew Wilson or simply liked his music tweeted to the celebration of his life. ActorViola Davis wrote, "Rip Mary Wilson! Godspeed."
Talk Show animatorLoni Love share, "What a blessing [sic] had to have the Supreme Mary Wilson on #ereal. I was on the moon to meet her, she grew up in the same Detroit projects as me and she showed me that I could go out . Talented and beautiful .. she will be missing. Rip. "
Writer and activistJanet Mock tweeted, "Thank you Madame Mary Wilson for showing us all how to be supreme."
Queen's eye StarKaramo brown, who met Wilson when they were both onStars,wrote, "My heart is broken! I learned to know #Miarywilson on @Dancourbc and she was one of the sweetest talented women, the most vibrant and the most dynamic I had ever met. I'll miss you! "
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The founder of Motown Records also released a statement.
Motown Saves FounderBerry gordy signed the supremes, as well as other enormous acts asMarvin Gaye andGladys Knight. He published a declaration on the death of Wilson toAND.
"I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear about the trial of a major member of Motown's family, Mary Wilson of Supremes", reads the statement. "The supremes were always known as" Motown's darling ". Marie, with Diana Ross andFlorence Ballard, came to Motown in the early 1960s. After an unprecedented chain of number one bookings, television and nightclub, they opened doors for themselves, the other Motown acts, and a lot Others. I was always proud of Mary. She was quite a star in her right and over the years continued to work hard to strengthen the heritage of supremes. Mary Wilson was extremely special for me. She was a pioneer, a diva and will be deeply missed. "
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Wilson was the only supreme that stayed in the beginning group at the end.
Wilson founded the supremes with Ross, Florence Ballard andBetty McGlown as the Primettes. Although there have been several changes in alignment in the years - in particular, Ross remained in 1970-Wilson stuck with the group until its dissolution in 1977. Wilson was around all the Group's hits, including "Where was our love," baby love, "and" come to see About me. "
In January, Wilson was interviewed byHollywood journalist In regards toThe 60th anniversary of the Supremes. When asked to get together with Ross, she said, "It's really in Diana. I do not think she wants to do that." She continued: "So, so I'm going with my life. I look at it like that, especially with this pandemic: who knows when the end can come. And 76 and a half years I'm not going to sit waiting for some thing. As my mother said, do not cry on spilled milk. I have too much to live for now and be happy. "
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