Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving original member of the iconic 1960s girl group The Ronettes, has died. She was 80.
The group announced her passing on social media Sunday, writing: "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."
No cause of death has been disclosed.
Talley Ross co-founded The Ronettes alongside her cousins, Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett. The trio became pop legends with hits like "Be My Baby," which remains a defining song of the era.
The statement continued: "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 Ross was the last surviving member of the original lineup; Ronnie Spector died in 2022, and Estelle Bennett passed away in 2009.