Last surviving member of legendary girl group The Ronettes, Nedra Talley Ross, dead at 80
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Key Points:
- Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the iconic girl group The Ronettes, has died at the age of 80; the cause of death has not been disclosed.
- The Ronettes, consisting of Nedra Talley Ross and her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett, were known for hits like "Be My Baby" and "Baby, I Love You," significantly influencing music and fashion in the 1960s.
- The group signed with Phil Spector’s Philles Records in 1963 and disbanded in 1967; "Be My Baby" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
- Estelle Bennett passed away in 2009, and Ronnie Spector died in 2022; Zendaya is set to portray Ronnie Spector in an upcoming biopic directed by Barry Jenkins.
- Zendaya paid tribute to Ronnie Spector following her death, highlighting her iconic style, talent, and enduring impact on those who knew her.
