Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of The Ronettes, dies at 80

She performed hits including Be My Baby with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett.

By Evening Standard

• April 27, 2026 at 7:21 AM

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of The Ronettes, dies at 80 Photo: Evening Standard

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s girl group The Ronettes, has died at the age of 80.

Talley Ross performed in The Ronettes alongside her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett and the group scored huge hits with songs including Be My Baby, Walking in the Rain, Baby, I Love You and (The Best Part of) Breakin’ Up.

“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.”
The group, known for their signature beehive hair styles, rocketed to fame due to their collaboration with producer Phil Spector.

The only released one studio album but their recordings have endured.

The Ronettes were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.