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The family ofCindy Birdsong, a former Motown artist and member of The Supremes, has requested to put the famed musician under a conservatorship.
Mary Wilson, Cindy Birdsong and Sherri Payne of The Supremes in 2001.Harry Langdon/Getty
Harry Langdon/Getty
The singer’s family alleges that Lander “became increasingly secretive about the status of Birdsong’s health” after her second stroke about seven years ago and refused to inform them of the medical facility where she was receiving treatment. Birdsong’s family claims that Lander began “isolating her from friends and family even as her health worsened.”
Cindy Birdsong rehearsing.Ron Wolfson/WireImage
Ron Wolfson/WireImage
“It has been an open secret among the Motown family, the tragedy of Cindy,” said Herman in a statement toThe New York Times. A hearing has been scheduled for August.
Birdsongjoined The Supremesafter the release of their 1964 albumWhere Did Our Love Goand replaced Florence Ballard. After founding memberDiana Rossleft the group to pursue a solo career in 1970,Jean Terrellcame in as a replacement and helped the group continue to release music until 1976.
source: people.com
