(born November 19, 1939, Died November 19th 2017) on his 78th birthday in Las Vegas, NV)

from Claudette Robinson's FB page:

Celebrating the birthday and life of Pete Moore, of The Miracles. He was a prolific and award-winning writer, singer, friend and has passed today on his birthday. He will be missed by myself and many others! Rest In Peace, Pete ♥️

I just saw Smokey Robinson & Berry Gordy on the American Music Awards tribute to Diana Ross. I wonder did they know about it. Did this just happen?

Miracles Singer Warren 'Pete' Moore Dead at 78
By Daniel Kreps | November 20, 2017 | Rolling Stone

Warren "Pete" Moore (left), an original member of the legendary Motown singing group the Miracles, died at the age of 78.

Motown founder Berry Gordy confirmed Moore's death in a statement. No cause of death was provided.

"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Warren 'Pete' Moore, a fine human being and valued member of the Motown family," Gordy said. "Pete was an original member of my very first group, the Miracles. He was a quiet spirit with a wonderful Bass voice behind Smokey Robinson’s soft, distinctive lead vocals and was co-writer on several of the Miracles hits."

A childhood friend of Robinson's while growing up in Detroit, Moore and Robinson formed a singing group while they were both in high school. With Moore as the bass singer, the group was known as the Five Chimes and the Matadors before signing with Gordy's Motown offshoot Tamla in 1959. They changed their name to the Miracles soon after.

Moore served as co-writer on many of the Miracles' singles, including their classic "The Tracks of My Tears" (Number 50 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs List), "Ooo Baby Baby" (Number 266), "My Girl Has Gone" and "Love Machine," as well as hits by Motown artists like Marvin Gaye ("Ain't That Peculiar," "I'll Be Doggone") and the Temptations' ("Since I Lost My Baby") Moore also produced the Miracles' "Here I Go Again" and "Baby Baby Don't Cry."

After Robinson left the Miracles in 1971, Moore remained with the group until their dissolution in 1978. In 2012, Moore was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside the Miracles.

"A gentleman, loving husband, devoted father and loyal friend, we all loved him and will miss him," Gordy added.

RIP Mr. Moore

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R.I.P

Smokey Robinson: It’s always tough to loose someone that you love. Pete Moore was my brother since I was 11 years old. I’m really going to miss him.