American vocalist best known as one of the founding members of The Supremes, and its predecessor The Primettes, being in the former group throughout its 18-year history. Born March 6, 1944, Detroit.
Graduated from New York University at age 57. She promised her mother, who did not live to see Mary graduate, that she would finish college.
Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Supremes) in 1988.
Ranked #16 on VH1s Greatest Women of Rock N Roll
A Cultural Ambassador for the United States.
Suffered a heart attack at her home in Las Vegas on May 16, 2006. Still hospitalized. Undergoing heart bypass surgery.
Former neighbor, classmate and current best friend of Diana Ross , who joined The Supremes in 1959.
Is a big fan of Doris Day.
The Supremes , were awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Has three children with ex-husband, Pedro: daughter, Turkessa (born 1975), son, Pedro Antonio Jr. and son, Rafael (born 9 May 1977), who was killed in a car accident in 29 January 1994.
Friends with Florence Ballard , and Nancy Wilson.
Mother of mathematician Robin Wilson.
She published some poetry during the time her husband was Prime Minister.
