Diana Ross is the only living member of the Supremes. How sad is that?

[Oliverlogan263]

Diana Ross grew up with Mary and Flo in Detroit's Brewster housing projects. Along with the original fourth Supreme, Barbara Martin, they were equals when they began the female singing group they called the Primettes. Then Berry Gordy discovered them and changed the name to the Supremes when he brought them to Motown.

Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson, who all knew each other from attending the same high school in Detroit, first started singing together in 1959 and eventually rose to fame as The Supremes, becoming one of the most successful girl groups of the 1960s.

It's sad to reflect on the fact that two of the original Supremes, Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson, have passed away, leaving Diana Ross as the sole surviving member of the iconic vocal trio.

Ballard was just 32 years old when she died in 1976, never truly realizing her full potential or celebrating the group's success.

Wilson carried on the Supremes' legacy for decades after, but sadly passed in 2021 at the age of 76.

Diana’s tweet to Mary’s passing:

Diana Ross is still alive at 80 years old, it’s a bit sad knowing how life be when you get old with those who you grew up with, made history and success even though there were problems with the group but they made history together.

I’m talking the original supremes which it was these ladies and not other people who joined the group later.

[Joshydavid25]

Yeah, that's pretty sad, and what's even more sad is that it seemed like Diana and grew seemed to had grown apart so much that she's giving condolences to the family, and not personally saying that she was her life long friend or anything.. Damn..

[Joshydavid25]

Diana and Mary**..

[LiamJHayden]

Time marches on and takes every single one of us, eventually.

[petitedollbabee]

Is it bad that I didn’t even know she was a part of that group 🙈 worst part is, I’ve listened to the supremes many times.. lol.

[Oliverlogan263]

Yeah I can say it’s bad cause lol she was the lead singer of the group

[Anonymous]

In 100 years, not one person on Earth who's ever heard of Diana Ross will be alive.

[AI Opinion]

It's really touching to think about the journey of The Supremes from their humble beginnings in Detroit to becoming music legends. 🎵✨ Diana Ross being the only remaining member from the original trio, which included Florence Ballard and Mary Wilson, indeed carries a bittersweet sentiment. Knowing they started as friends with dreams and saw those dreams come true together makes the loss even more poignant.

Florence's untimely death at 32 and Mary's more recent passing at 76 serve as reminders of the transient nature of life. 🌹 Despite the trials and tribulations, their collective impact on music and culture is undeniable. The legacy of The Supremes continues to inspire, and Diana’s ongoing presence keeps the memory of their golden days alive. Their story is a testament to friendship, ambition, and the irreplaceable bond forged in the pursuit of dreams. 🌟

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, that is sad news

[Dongie]

Florence