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Although Flo founded the group and sang the lead on some of its early songs, she was forced out as leader and as lead singer and was then fired from the group entirely. She died of a heart attack in 1976 shortly after getting off welfare. For the full story, see The Lost Supreme: The Life of Dreamgirl Florence Ballard, by Peter Benjaminson, available on Amazon.com and through thelostsupreme.com Also be sure to see the upcoming Flo Bio Pic starring Faith Evans.

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Which Singer from the supremes became homeless?

Florence Ballard


Who replaced florence ballard in the Supremes singing group?

Cindy Birdsong


Where are The Supremes now?

Diana Ross and Mary Wilson are still living. Florence Ballard died in l976.


Was florence ballard fired from the supremes?

florence ballard was mad because she was push in the back with Mary Wilson. "Over the next two years, Ballard and Gordy argued frequently, particularly as Ross became the group's centerpiece.During the first half of 1967, Gordy decided that he would be changing the group's name to Diana Ross and The Supremes. As the year progressed, Ballard frequently missed public appearances; and sometimes missed recording sessions as well.Ballard's final performance with the group was in late June/early July 1967 during their second engagement at the Flamingo_Hotelin Las_Vegas_Strip. After Ballard unexpectedly stuck out her stomach from between the jacket and pants of her outfit during scripted onstage patter in the first show of the night, Gordy was outraged. He ordered her not to go onstage for the next show and instructed her to take the next plane home to Detroit.In August 1967, the Detroit Free Pressreported that Ballard was taking a temporary leave of absence from the group because of "exhaustion." Ballard's career as a performing Supreme was over." wikipedia florence ballard


What is florence ballard of supremes worth?

Florence Ballard, a founding member of The Supremes, is estimated to have a net worth of around $1 million at the time of her death in 1976. Despite her significant contributions to the music industry and the success of The Supremes, her financial situation was complicated by personal struggles and legal battles. Her legacy continues to be celebrated through her influence on Motown and pop music.