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Nedra Talley Ross dies at 80 ending the Ronettes era forever

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Published on 27 April 2026
Nedra Talley Ross dies at 80 ending the Ronettes era forever

The last Ronettes founder was gone quietly

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving founding member of the 1960s girl-group The Ronettes, has died at 80. Her daughter and the group’s social media confirmed the news. Known for helping shape modern pop’s sound, Ross was part of the legacy behind hits like “Be My Baby,” one of the era’s biggest chart-toppers.

  • Nedra Talley Ross has died at 80
  • She was the final surviving founding member of The Ronettes
  • Her family and the group confirmed the news
  • Ross helped define pop’s signature sound with “Be My Baby”
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