{"id":24525,"date":"2026-04-28T10:15:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albotips.com\/?p=24525"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:15:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T10:15:24","slug":"last-surviving-member-of-the-ronettes-dies-aged-80-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albotips.com\/?p=24525","title":{"rendered":"Last surviving member of the Ronettes dies aged 80!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nedra Talley Ross<\/span><\/span>, founding member of The Ronettes<\/span><\/span>, has died at 80. Her daughter confirmed she passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.<\/p>\n

Born in 1946, she was the last surviving member of the trio she formed with Ronnie Spector<\/span><\/span> and Estelle Bennett<\/span><\/span>. The group rose to fame in the 1960s with hits like \u201cBe My Baby\u201d<\/em>, helping shape pop music with their iconic style and sound, guided by producer Phil Spector<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

They toured with major acts like The Beatles<\/span><\/span> and The Rolling Stones<\/span><\/span> before disbanding in 1967. Talley Ross later left the spotlight, pursuing a quieter life and Christian music.<\/p>\n

The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame<\/span><\/span> in 2007. With her passing, the final member of the legendary group is gone, but their musical legacy remains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Nedra Talley Ross, founding member of The Ronettes, has died at 80. Her daughter confirmed she passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Born in 1946, she was the last surviving member of the trio she formed with Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett. The group rose to fame in the 1960s with hits like \u201cBe…<\/p>\n

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