TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to death.Nedra Talley Ross was a famous singer and celebrity, also known as the last surviving member of The Ronettes. According to the latest reports, the musician recently went to his heavenly abode at the age of 80.According to a post on social media by his daughter Nedra K Ross, the famous singer passed away in the early hours of April 26. The post about her death read: “At approximately 8:30 this morning our mother Nedra Talley Ross went home to be with the Lord. She was safe at home in her bed with her family close by knowing she was loved. Thank you Lord.”
Fans and netizens salute them
As soon as the news was shared online, fans of the 1960s pop group and other netizens began posting about their shock. Many people paid tribute to the famous singer and shared messages remembering him. In one person’s post, “rip angel the girls are all together again”), another wrote, “my heart ached so much today. The Ronettes are so important to me as a New Yorker. While she wasn’t actively performing, I felt comforted that Nedra was still around and at peace after Ronnie’s death. Rest In Peace Estelle Bennett, Nedra Talley and Ronnie Spector”.Another person shared the singer’s memories, writing: “I realize Nedra won’t be seeing the Ronnie Spector/Ronettes biopic, no matter how the movie turns out, it would have been extra special to receive extra flowers before her time, she could have seen a huge resurgence of Ronettes love worldwide (broken heart emoji).”
Who was Nedra Talley Ross?
Nedra Talley Ross was a famous singer whose career began around 1946 when she began singing with her cousins Estelle Bennett and Ronnie Spector. Their pop group, The Ronettes, was formed years later by Ronnie in 1957. They were best known for their breakout hit “Be My Baby”. Although the group only released one full-length studio album, they were still very successful and are remembered to this day for their music and performances.
