Kamal Ghorui
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mentions of death.Nedra Talley Ross was a famed singer and celebrity, also known as the last surviving member of the group, The Ronettes. As per the latest reports, the musician recently left for her heavenly abode at the age of 80.According to a social media post by her daughter, Nedra K Ross, the famed singer passed away in the early hours of April 26. The post about her demise read, “At approximately 8:30 this morning our mother Nedra Talley Ross went home to be with the Lord. She was safe in her own bed at home with her family close, knowing she was loved. Thank you Lord.”
Fans and netizens alike pay their respects
As soon as the news was shared online, fans of the 1960s pop group and other netizens started posting about their shock. Many people paid their respects to the famed singer and shared posts remembering her. One person’s post read, “rip angel the girls are all together again ):”, while another person wrote, “my heart has been hurting so much today. The Ronettes are so important to me as a New Yorker. While she wasn’t actively performing, I felt comfort knowing that Nedra was still around and at peace after Ronnie’s death. Rest in peace Estelle Bennet, Nedra Talley and Ronnie Spector.”Another person shared their memories of the singer and wrote, “Just realized Nedra isn’t going to see the Ronnie Spector / Ronettes biopic being made, Regardless how the film would turn out, it would’ve been really special for her to receive extra flowers before her time, she could have seen a grand worldwide resurgence of Ronettes love (broken heart emoji.)”
Who was Nedra Talley Ross?
Nedra Talley Ross was a famed singer who started her career around 1946 when she began singing with her cousins, Estelle Bennet and Ronnie Spector. Their pop group, The Ronettes, was founded years later by Ronnie in 1957. They were best known for their record-breaking song ‘Be My Baby.’ Although the group only released one full-length studio album, they were still a big hit and are remembered to this day for their music and performances.
