Rest in peace,Mary Wilson.
On Tuesday,Diana Rossshared a tribute to Wilson, her Supremes co-founder and groupmate from 1959 to 1970, who died Monday evening at age 76.
“I just woke up to this news, my condolences to you Mary’s family, I am reminded that each day is a gift, I have so many wonderful memories of our time together,” she wrote. “‘The Supremes’ will live on in our hearts.”
The cause of death for Wilson — who competed onDancing with the Starsin 2019 — has not been revealed, but her publicist told several outlets that she “passed away suddenly.”
Along with Ross, 76, several other celebrities and Supremes fans shared their condolences to the Wilson family, posting tributes to the late star.
The Supremes.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
“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!” tweetedKaramo Brown.
“R.I.P. Mary Wilson, your legacy speaks for itself,” wroteBilly Porteron Instagram. “The Supremes are legendary! 🙏🏾”
“RIP to the original Supreme, Mary Wilson,” tweetedAndy Cohen. “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.”
“OMG! Mary Wilson of the Supremes has died suddenly,” wrotePaul Stanley. “I was just on a Zoom call with her Wednesday for about an hour & never could have imagined this. So full of life & great stories. Absolutely shocked. Rest In Supreme Peace Mary.”
Meanwhile, the President of Classic Motown Bruce Resnikoff shared a statement of his own.
“The World has lost one of its greatest legends, Mary Wilson, original and founding member of the Supremes,” he wrote. “Her voice captivated the world and her infectious laughter and spirit delighted her fans. Many artists have Mary to thank as she was often the spokesperson for the music industry and known as a fierce advocate for artist rights and copyright protection.”
“But it was her music, first and foremost, that helped bridge America’s cultural divide and continues to inspire a new generation,” he added.
Ally Brooke, who competed onDWTSwith Wilson, shared that the two “became like family to each other” after the show.
“My heart is broken. Truly broken,” she wrote. “She was the sweetest, most beautiful soul. We related to each other in so many ways. She would give me the most priceless advice and would always make me feel so loved and special. Her arms were the sweetest place to be. I would call her my Queen, and she would call me her Princess.”
“We stayed in each other’s lives beyond the show. She was so sweet, she even came just to see me at one of my performances. This photo is from that day. That is who she was,” she added. “She was a singer and entertainer unlike anyone else. She was a true legend. An original Supreme. And beyond that, she was an extraordinary soul.”
source: people.com
