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The reissue of her solo debut and a Broadway show were two of the many projects cooking for the former Supreme before her death in February.

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation recently announced a gift of $500,000 from the trusts of Ralph Wilson’s late daughters, Edith “Dee Dee” Wilson and Linda Bogdan. “We are excited about the opportunity to create a colorful and engaging garden in recognition of his beloved daughters, Dee Dee and Linda. Edith “Dee Dee” Wilson passed away in January 2020, at age 68, and Linda Bogdan passed away in April 2009, at age 61. Dee Dee Wilson and her father often traveled together and loved to play tennis. The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has invested more than $200 million in the revitalization of the Detroit Riverfront, which in turn has generated more than $2 billion in public and private investment.

DETROIT – On Saturday, March 6 an event will be held honoring the life and legacy of music pioneer Mary Wilson. The event titled Toast to a Good Life is a birthday celebration for Wilson that will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, the 1960s group that helped define Motown sound and style and propelled Diana Ross to superstardom died last month. You can watch live coverage online by clicking here. Read: Motown Museum chair on Mary Wilson: ‘World has lost one of the brightest stars in our family’Ad

It happened this past week: the passing of three American originals ... two phenomenally musical, one deeply controversial. Larry Flynt died Wednesday of heart failure at his Los Angeles home. Jerry Falwell won Flynt a reputation as something of a free-speech champion. A founding member of the Supremes along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, Wilson was part of a Motown Records powerhouse. And jazz-rock-fusion pianist Chick Corea died Tuesday at his Florida home.

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Remembering legendary singer Mary Wilson of The Supremes Motown legend Mary Wilson has died at age 76. The founding member of The Supremes helped blaze a trail for Black and female artists. Michelle Miller has more on Wilson's legacy.

Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard were three girls from the Detroit projects who rivaled four lads from Liverpool. There were three Black girls who had really succeeded at the American dream," said Wilson, who died at the age of 76 on Monday. Six decades after The Supremes signed with Motown, Wilson shared some big news. Mary Wilson of the Supremes in 1985. Wilson died unexpectedly at her home in Henderson, Nevada, according to her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz.

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DETROIT – Music pioneer Mary Wilson, a founding member of “The Supremes” died at the age of 76. “The world has lost one of the brightest stars in our Motown family. Mary Wilson was an icon,” Motown Museum Chairwoman and CEO Robin Terry said in a statement. Mary Wilson of the Supremes has died suddenly. Rest In Supreme Peace Mary.”Steven Van Zandt said he spoke to Wilson before the world went on lockdown because of the coronavirus, tweeting Tuesday: “RIP Mary Wilson.

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. The legacy left behind by music pioneer Mary Wilson, founding member of ‘The Supremes’Mary Wilson, one of the original members of the Supremes, the 1960s group that helped establish the Motown sound and propelled Diana Ross to superstardom, has died. She was 76. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Nevada and the cause was not immediately clear, said publicist Jay Schwartz.

DETROIT – Motown Museum Chairwoman and CEO Robin Terry called Mary Wilson one of the “brightest stars” in the Motown family. “In this moment of extreme sadness, the world has lost one of the brightest stars in our Motown family. Mary Wilson was an icon,” reads a statement from Terry. Ballard was replaced by Cindy Birdsong in 1967, and Wilson stayed with the group until it was officially disbanded by Motown in 1977. Touring at the time, Wilson said there was a moment when she realized they had a hit song.

Mary Wilson, the longest-reigning original member of The Supremes, has died at 76. Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard made up the first successful configuration of The Supremes. Ballard was replaced by Cindy Birdsong in 1967, and Wilson stayed with the group until they broke up in 1977. Mary Wilson was extremely special to me. “Mary Wilson was an icon.

Publicist Jay Schwartz says Wilson died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas and that the cause was not immediately clear. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Las Vegas and the cause was not immediately clear, said publicist Jay Schwartz. AdPolar bear death at Detroit ZooWe also have some sad news to share out of the Detroit Zoo this morning: The Detroit Zoological Society is mourning the loss of a female polar bear. New COVID-19 cases have plateaued and deaths are starting to slow. AdWorldwide, more than 106 million people have been confirmed infected and more than 2.3 million have died.

Mary Wilson, the legendary singer and founding member of The Supremes, has died. Wilson died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening, according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. Wilson died at her home in Henderson, Nevada. November 2019 picture shows Mary Wilson arriving for the Ryan Gordy Foundation 60 Years of Motown Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes," Gordy said in a statement.

“We’re going to be talking about the Supremes, yeah, 60th anniversary, and I’m going to be talking a lot about that mainly because I’ve finally decided how to work with Universal and they’re going to release new recordings, Mary Wilson recordings,” she said.

(CNN) — Mary Wilson, a founding member of “The Supremes” has died at the age of 76, her publicist told CNN. Wilson “passed away suddenly this evening,” according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. Services will be private due to Covid-19 restrictions and a celebration of Wilson’s life will take place later this year, her publicist said. In 2018, Billboard celebrated the 60th anniversary of Motown with a list of “The Hot 100’s Top Artists of All Time,” and listed The Supremes at number 16, according to the statement. “Wilson used her fame and flair to promote a diversity of humanitarian efforts including ending hunger, raising HIV/AIDS awareness and encouraging world peace,” the publicist said.

click to enlarge Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.comThe world has lost one of its greatest legends, Mary Wilson, original and founding member of the Supremes. https://t.co/CEl2tP9laS — Director ?uestlove (@questlove) February 9, 2021Very sad to hear the passing of my friend @MWilsonSupreme she was an icon! #MaryWilson #RIP pic.twitter.com/8juJ5Huvon — Leee John (@leeejohn) February 9, 2021Very sad to hear the passing of my friend @MWilsonSupreme she was an icon! "Mary, along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, came to Motown in the early 1960s. I tell you — if I were not a Supreme, I would want to be a Supreme.

FILE - Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes, appears during a portrait session at Capitol Records in Los Angeles on June 12, 2014. Wilson, the longest-reigning original Supreme, has died at 76 years old. Publicist Jay Schwartz says Wilson died Monday night, Feb. 8, 2021, at her home in Las Vegas and that the cause was not immediately clear. Wilson died Monday night at her home in Nevada and the cause was not immediately clear, said publicist Jay Schwartz. Following the Supremes’ disbandment, Wilson released the solo albums “Mary Wilson” and “Walk the Line” and wrote a handful of books, including the best-selling “Dreamgirl: My Life as a Supreme” and “Supreme Faith: Someday We’ll Be Together."

Mary Wilson, the legendary singer and founding member of The Supremes, has died. Wilson died suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening, according to a statement from her longtime friend and publicist, Jay Schwartz. Wilson died at her home in Henderson, Nevada. November 2019 picture shows Mary Wilson arriving for the Ryan Gordy Foundation 60 Years of Motown Celebration at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. "I was extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family, Mary Wilson of the Supremes," Gordy said in a statement.

Mary Wilson, a founding member of the Supremes and Motown Legend has died in her Nevada home, according to her publicist. Berry Gordy, founder of the Motown record label, said in a statement: “The Supremes were always known as the ‘sweethearts of Motown.’ Mary, along with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard, came to Motown in the early 1960s. Motown Records also tweeted overnight. To a female trailblazer and forever Sweetheart of Motown, who brought many timeless records for generations to come - Thank You. From our Motown family, rest in paradise @MWilsonSupreme 🕊 pic.twitter.com/YwsZM41g9v — Motown Records (@motown) February 9, 2021The Jacksons also tweeted overnight.