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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-27T08:00:57.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nNedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the 1960s girl group The Ronettes, has died at the age of 80.\n\nMs 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.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe news of the singer’s death was shared on the group’s Instagram account, saying: “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.\n\n\"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.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n>        View this post on Instagram            \n>\n> A post shared by The Ronettes (@ronettesofficial)\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"Her contribution to the group’s story and their defining influence will live forever.\n\n\"Rest peacefully dear Nedra. Thanks for the magic.\"\n\n****Ms Talley Ross' daughter, Nedra K Ross, also shared the news of her mother's death on Facebook.\n\nShe wrote: \"At approximately 8:30 this morning our mother Nedra Talley Ross went home to be with the Lord.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\"She was safe in her own bed at home with her family close, knowing she was loved. Thank you Lord.\n\n\"There will be a Celebration of Life in the future and I will post information when plans have been confirmed.\"\n\nBorn on January 27, 1946, Ms Talley Ross grew up in Spanish Harlem alongside her cousins, sisters Veronica \"Ronnie\" Spector and Estelle Bennett.\n\nThe trio established The Ronettes in the late 1950s, initially performing at local events including bar mitzvahs and school functions.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS\n\n\n\n\n  * Jeremy Clarkson shares devastating update on Diddly Squat Farm with candid admission\n  * Daniel Mays admits 'takes its toll' as he opens up on starring as real-life rapist in ITV drama\n  * Cruz Beckham reaches out with olive branch to brother Brooklyn as family feud continues\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTheir fortunes transformed when producer Phil Spector discovered them, leading to a contract with his Philles Records label in 1963.\n\nThe group swiftly became one of the most distinctive acts of the era, blending pop, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll into a sound that captivated audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.\n\nTheir signature track, Be My Baby, reached number two on the Billboard pop chart upon its release, whilst other beloved recordings included Baby, I Love You, (The Best Part of) Breakin' Up and Walking in the Rain.\n\nWorking with Phil Spector, the trio helped pioneer the celebrated \"Wall of Sound\" production technique, characterised by its dense, orchestral layering that created an expansive sonic experience and proved hugely influential in shaping modern pop music.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Ronettes also played a significant role in challenging racial barriers within the music industry, notably serving as the opening act for The Beatles during their final world tour in 1966.\n\nTheir distinctive aesthetic, particularly their towering beehive hairstyles and glamorous image, inspired countless artists who followed, including the late Amy Winehouse, who openly acknowledged drawing from their iconic look.\n\nThe group parted ways in 1967, following which Talley Ross embarked on a solo career, releasing a contemporary Christian album titled Full Circle in 1978 alongside various singles.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShe married DJ and television personality Scott Ross in 1967, remaining with him until his death in 2023.\n\nThe Ronettes received recognition from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their place in music history.\n\nEstelle Bennett passed away in 2009, whilst Ronnie Spector died from cancer aged 78 in January 2022, leaving Talley Ross as the sole remaining original member until her death this weekend.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Last surviving member of The Ronettes dies at 80 as tributes flood in for singer"
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