Mary Wilson, co-founder of ’The Supremes,’ dies at 76

Mary Wilson of the Motown band ’The Supremes’ has died at her Las Vegas home, her publicist said. She was 76. The cause of her sudden death has not been released. Berry Gordy, Motown’s founder, said he was ’extremely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a major member of the Motown family.’ Wilson, Diana Ross, and Florence Ballard formed the band and were known as Motown’s sweethearts.