Mary Wilson Death, Biography, Age, Height, Family, Husband, Children, Net Worth and Songs

Mary Wilson Death and Causes of Death

Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, died Monday at her home in Las Vegas, her publicist said. She was 76.

Mary Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes… no cause of death was provided by her friend and publicist Jay Schwartz. The singer was at her home in Henderson, Nevada. She is survived by her daughter, son, several grandchildren, a sister, and brother. 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.

Wilson died in her sleep on February 8, 2021, in Las Vegas at the age of 76. Two days before her death, Wilson had announced on YouTube that she was planning to release new solo material with Universal Music Group, and hoped it would come out before March 6, her birthday.

Motown founder Berry Gordy said he was “extremely shocked and saddened” by the news of her death and said Wilson was “quite a star in her own right and over the years continued to work hard to boost the legacy of the Supremes.”

Mary Wilson Biography

Mary Wilson was an American vocalist, concert performer, music rights activist, motivational speaker, author, and former U.S. Cultural Ambassador. She was born on March 6, 1944, in Greenville, Mississippi, the United States to her parents Sam and Johnnie Mae Wilson. Mary was the eldest of three children including a brother, Roosevelt, and a sister, Katherine. She was best known as a founding member and longest member of the Supremes, who during the 1960s became Motown’s most successful act, and are the best-charting female group in US history, and one of the world’s best-selling girl groups of all time.

The group released a record-setting twelve number-one hit singles on the US Billboard Hot 100: “Where Did Our Love Go”, “Baby Love”, “Come See About Me”, “Stop! In the Name of Love”, “Back in My Arms Again”, “I Hear a Symphony”, “You Can’t Hurry Love”, “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”, “Love is Here and Now You’re Gone”, “The Happening”, “Love Child”, and “Someday We’ll Be Together”.

However, Mary did not sing background on “Love Child” or “Someday We’ll Be Together”. Mary remained with the group following the departures of other original members, Florence Ballard in 1967 and Diana Ross in 1970. Following Mary’s own departure in 1977, the group disbanded.

Mary later became a New York Times Best Seller in 1986 with the release of her autobiography, Dreamgirl: My Life As a Supreme, a record-setter for sales in its genre, as well as later Supreme Faith: Someday We’ll Be Together; both books later were released as an updated combination.

Continuing a successful career as a concert performer, Mary also became a musicians’ rights activist as well as a musical theater performer and organizer of various museum displays of the Supremes’ famed costumes. Mary was inducted along with Ross and Ballard (as members of the Supremes) into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

10 Quick Facts About Mary Wilson

  • Name: Mary Wilson
  • Age: 76 Years Old
  • Birthday: March 6th
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Height: 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: vocalist, concert performer, music rights activist, motivational speaker, author, and former U.S. Cultural Ambassador
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Net worth: $8 million
  • Mary Wilson Age

    Mary was 76 years old as of 2020, she was born on March 6, 1944, in Greenville, Mississippi, the United States. She was celebrating her birthday on March 6, every year, and her birth sign was Pisces.

    Mary Wilson Height

    Mary had a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 m) tall and she had a weight of 60 kgs (132 lbs).

    Mary Wilson Family

    Mary was born and raised by her parents Sam and Johnnie Mae Wilson in Greenville, Mississippi. Mary was the eldest of three children including a brother, Roosevelt, and a sister, Katherine. Mary lived with her parents and moved to St. Louis and later to Chicago before living with her aunt Ivory “I.V.” and uncle John L. Pippin in Detroit.

    Mary reunited with her mother and siblings at the age of 9. To make ends meet, Mary’s mother worked as a domestic worker. Before reaching her teenage years, Mary and her family had settled at Detroit’s upstart housing project, the Brewster-Douglass Housing Projects.

    Mary first met Florence Ballard at an elementary school in Detroit. The duo became friends while singing in the school’s talent show. In the year 1959, Ballard asked Mary to audition for Milton Jenkins, who was forming a sister group to his male vocal trio, the Primes.

    Mary was soon accepted in the group known as The Primettes, with Diana Ross and Betty McGlown. Mary graduated from Detroit’s Northeastern High School in January 1962. Despite her mother’s insistence, she goes to college, Mary instead focused on her music career.

    Mary Wilson Husband

    Mary had married her husband Pedro Ferrer in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 11, 1974. Their union produced three children named Turkessa, Pedro Antonio Jr., and Rafael. Mary and Ferrer divorced in 1981. Mary was also an adoptive mother to her cousin, Willie. In January 1994, Mary and her 14-year-old son Rafael were involved in an accident on Interstate 15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas when their Jeep Cherokee veered off the highway and overturned. Mary sustained moderate injuries; Rafael’s injuries were fatal.

    As of September 2019, Mary has ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, which Mary revealed during the 2nd episode of season 28 of Dancing with the Stars.

    Mary Wilson Children

    Mary was a mother of three children, two sons Pedro Antonio Jr. and Rafael, and one daughter Turkessa.

    Mary Wilson Net Worth

    Mary had a net worth of $8 million as of 2021. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income was her career as a vocalist, concert performer, music rights activist, motivational speaker, author, and former U.S. Cultural Ambassador. Through her various sources of income, Mary has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Mary Wilson Measurements and Facts

    Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Mary Wilson.

    Mary Wilson Wiki

    • Full Names: Mary Wilson
    • Popular As: American vocalist
    • Gender: Female
    • Occupation / Profession: vocalist, concert performer, music rights activist, motivational speaker, author, and former U.S. Cultural Ambassador.
    • Nationality: American
    • Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
    • Religion: Christianity
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Mary Wilson Birthday

    • Age / How Old?: 76 years old as of 2020.
    • Zodiac Sign: Pisces.
    • Date of Birth: March 6, 1944.
    • Place of Birth: Greenville, Mississippi, the United States.
    • Birthday: March 6, every year.

    Mary Wilson Body Measurements

    • Body Measurements: Not Available
    • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 m) tall.
    • Weight: 60 kgs (132 lbs).
    • Eye Color: Brown
    • Hair Color: Black
    • Shoe Size: Not Available
    • Dress Size: Not Available
    • Breast Size:  Not Available
    • Waist Size: Not Available
    • Hip Size: Not Available

    Mary Wilson Family and Relationship

    • Father (Dad): Sam
    • Mother: Johnnie Mae Wilson
    • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Roosevelt, and Katherine.
    • Marital Status: Married
    • Husband/Spouse: Pedro Ferrer (m. 1974–1981)
    • Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
    • Children: Pedro Antonio Jr., Turkessa, and Rafael.

    Mary Wilson Networth and Salary

    • Net Worth: $8 million
    • Salary: Under Review
    • Source of Income: vocalist, concert performer, music rights activist, motivational speaker, author, and former U.S. Cultural Ambassador.

    Mary Wilson House and Cars

    • Place of living: To be Updated
    • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

    Mary Wilson Songs

    • Someday We’ll Be Together
      Cream of the Crop · 1969
    • You Can’t Hurry Love
      The Supremes A’ Go-Go · 1966
    • Stop in the Name of Love
      More Hits by The Supremes · 1965
    • Where Did Our Love Go
      Where Did Our Love Go · 1964
    • Baby Love
      Where Did Our Love Go · 1964
    • My Favorite Things
      Merry Christmas · 1965
    • Stoned Love
      New Ways but Love Stays · 1970
    • My World Is Empty Without You
    • My World Is Empty Without You (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, February 20, 1966) · 1965
    • Back in My Arms Again
      Back In My Arms Again (UK Chart Top 40 – No. 40) · 1965
    • You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
    • You’re Nobody Till Somebody Loves You (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, October 10, 1965) · 1965
    • Love Child
      Love Child (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, September 29, 1968) · 1968
    • Up The Ladder To The Roof – Live
      Right On · 1970
    • Silver Bells
      Merry Christmas · 1965
    • Can’t Hurry Love
    • Reflections
      Greatest Hits · 1966
    • My Favorite Things
      Merry Christmas (Expanded Edition) · 1965
    • Love Is Here And Now You’re Gone
      Greatest Hits · 1966
    • I’m Gonna Make You Love Me
      Diana Ross & the Supremes Join the Temptations · 1968
    • Bah-Bah-Bah
      Reflections · 1968
    • I Hear a Symphony
      I Hear a Symphony · 1966
    • River Deep, Mountain High
      The Magnificent 7 · 1970
    • Nothing but Heartaches
      More Hits by The Supremes · 1965
    • The Happening
      Greatest Hits · 1966
    • Mother Dear
      More Hits by The Supremes · 1965
    • Come See About Me
      Where Did Our Love Go · 1964
    • When the Lovelight Starts Shining Through His Eyes
      Meet the Supremes · 1962
    • Floy Joy
      Floy Joy · 1972
    • I’m Livin’ in Shame
      I’m Livin’ In Shame (Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, January 5, 1969) · 1969
    • You Are The Heart Of Me
      Mary, Scherrie & Susaye · 1976
    • Everything Is Good About You
      I Hear a Symphony · 1966
    • Children’s Christmas Song
      Merry Christmas · 1965
    • There’s No Stopping Us Now
      The Supremes Sing Holland–Dozier–Holland · 1967

    Frequently Asked Questions About Mary Wilson

    Who is Mary Wilson?

    Wilson was an American vocalist, concert performer, music rights activist, motivational speaker, author, and former U.S. Cultural Ambassador.

    How old is Mary Wilson?

    Mary was 76 years old as of 2020, she was born on March 6, 1944, in Greenville, Mississippi, the United States.

    How tall is Mary Wilson?

    Mary had a height of 5 feet 4 inches (1.62 m) tall.

    Is Mary Wilson married?

    Mary married her husband Pedro Ferrer in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 11, 1974.

    How much is Mary Wilson worth?

    Mary had a net worth of $8 million.

    How much does Mary Wilson make?

    Mary has a net worth of $8 million.

    Where does Mary Wilson live?

    Mary lives in Los Angeles and still performs as a solo act.

    Is Mary Wilson dead or alive?

    Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, died Monday at her home in Las Vegas, her publicist said. She was 76.

    Where is Mary Wilson Now?

    Wilson, a founding member of The Supremes, died Monday at her home in Las Vegas, her publicist said. She was 76.

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