Died On This Date (January 6, 1980) Georgeanna Tillman / The Marvelettes
themusicsover Georgeanna Tillman
February 6, 1943 – January 6, 1980
Georgeanna Tillman was an original member of Motown’s legendary girl group, the Marvelettes. Formed in 1960, the group were responsible for Motown’s first #1 pop single with “Please Mister Postman.” Tillman left the group in 1965 due to the effects of lupus and sickle-cell anemia which were making it near impossible to continue. She succumbed to the diseases on January 6, 1980, passing away at the age of 36.