What did Diana Ross say when Mary Wilson died?

What did Diana Ross say when Mary Wilson died?

On Tuesday, Diana Ross shared 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.

Why was Florence Ballard kicked out of the Supremes?

On July 1, the day after her 24th birthday, Ballard showed up inebriated during the group’s third performance at the Flamingo and her stomach bulged under her suit. Angered, Gordy ordered her to return to Detroit, and Birdsong officially replaced her, abruptly ending her tenure with the Supremes.

How many of the original Supremes are still living?

The surviving Supremes are legendary frontwoman Diana Ross, who’s now 77, and Ballard’s replacement, 82-year-old Cindy Birdsong. Mary Wilson co-founded the Supremes in 1959, with Diana Ross and Florence Ballard.

Who did Michael Jackson write Diana about?

Michael Jackson: “I wrote a song called ‘Dirty Diana’. It was not about Lady Diana. It was about certain kinds of girls that hang around concerts or clubs, you know, they call them groupies. I’ve lived with that all my life.

Is Whitney Houston related to Diana Ross?

Yes; Whitney Houston is Diana Ross’s cousin.

Was Michael Jackson friends with Princess Diana?

According to Showbiz, the late pop star and Princess Diana were very good friends. They bonded over the paparazzi, the press, and their children. Jackson told German media in 1999, “We were very close, she was extremely close by phone…