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Barbara Martin, Original Member of The Supremes, Dies at 76

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Barbara Martin, an original member of the 1960s Motown girl group The Supremes, died this week, as fellow Supremes member Mary Wilson confirmed.

Martin was 76.Wilson posted the news of Martin's passing on social media yesterday (March 5) with broken-heart and teary-eyed emojis, as NME reported the soul singer died Wednesday, March 4 according to her reps.The Supremes' official Facebook page reposted Wilson's message, writing, "Our hearts go out to Barbara's family and friends.

Once a Supreme, always a Supreme."The Detroit-born singer replaced Betty McGlown in 1960 when the founding quartet -- consisting of Wilson, McGlown, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard -- used to be called The Primettes.

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