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Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies aged 80

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies aged 80

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the Ronettes, has died aged 80. Talley Ross, who formed part of the Sixties pop trio with cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett, died at home on Sunday morning, her daughter Nedra K Ross shared on social media. “At approximately 8:30 this morning, our mother, Nedra Talley Ross, went home to be with the Lord,” she wrote. “She was safe in her own bed at home with her family close, knowing she was loved. Thank you Lord.” Ross’s daughter did not disclose the cause of her death. The news was also shared on the official Ronettes’ Facebook page, in a statement that said: “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 message read. “As a founding …

Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes Was 80

Last Surviving Member of the Ronettes Was 80

Published by Daniella Wilson

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving founding member of 1960s girl group the Ronettes, has died. She was 80. A post on the Ronettes’ official Facebook page announced the news Sunday but didn’t share a cause of death or any other details. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Nedra Talley Ross’ passing,” the post reads. “She was a light to those who knew and loved her. As a founding member of The Ronettes, along with her beloved cousins Ronnie and Estelle, Nedra’s voice, style and spirit helped define a sound that would change music. Her contribution to the group’s story and their defining influence will live forever. Rest peacefully dear Nedra. Thanks for the magic.” Talley, who was born on Jan. 27, 1946, formed the girl group with her cousins — lead singer Veronica Bennett (who later was known as Ronnie Spector) and her older sister Estelle Bennett — with whom she’d been singing since they were in their teens. First known as the Darling Sisters, they signed with Colpix Records …