Original Supremes singer Barbara Martin dies at age 76

BARBARA Martin, one of the original members of the Motown band The Supremes, has died at the age of 76.

Martin passed away on Wednesday, according to a Facebook page dedicated to the group.

"Our hearts go out to Barbara's family and friends," read a message on the band's Facebook page.

"Once a Supreme, always a Supreme."

The Supremes were originally called the Primettes, but were renamed The Supremes in 1961.

Founding member Mary Wilson also broke the news Facebook Thursday.

Martin left the band after the Supreme's first single when she reportedly became pregnant.

The band included the legendary Diana Ross, who rose to fame as the lead singer of the Supremes.

The band disbanded in 1977.

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