Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of The Ronettes, has died.
The iconic girl group’s official Facebook page announced the sad news Sunday with a statement on social media.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Nedra Talley Ross’ passing. She was a light to those who knew and loved her,” the statement reads.
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of The Ronettes, has died.
The iconic girl group’s official Facebook page announced the sad news Sunday with a statement on social media.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Nedra Talley Ross’ passing. She was a light to those who knew and loved her,” the statement reads.
After signing with Phil Spector’s label, Philles Records, in 1963, they spawned huge hits like 1963’s “Be My Baby” and 1964’s “Baby, I Love You.”
Though they split in 1967 after their popularity declined, their influence in the music industry — from their sound to their fashion — was profound.
“Be My Baby” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
Bennett died in February 2009 from colon cancer at 67 years old. Spector also battled cancer and died in January 2022 at the age of 78.
Zendaya is set to play Spector in the upcoming A24 biopic titled “Be My Baby,” which will be directed by “Moonlight” director Barry Jenkins, Deadline reported in March 2025.
Zendaya paid tribute to Spector after she died, writing on Instagram, “This news just breaks my heart. To speak about her as if she’s not with us feels strange as she is so incredibly full of life.”
“There’s not a time I saw her without her iconic red lips and full teased hair, a true rockstar through and through,” she continued. “Ronnie, being able to know you has been one of the greatest honors of my life.”
She added, “Thank you for sharing your life with me, I could listen to your stories for hours and hours. Thank you for your unmeasured talent, your unwavering love for performing, your strength, resilience and your grace.”
