The group shared the news of her passing in a social media post, 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.” Her passing was met with an outpouring of appreciation from fans and those who admired her work. No official cause of death has been publicly confirmed.
Nedra Talley-Ross was an American singer best known as a founding member of the influential 1960s group The Ronettes. Born on January 27, 1946, in New York City, she grew up in Spanish Harlem and formed the group as a teenager with her cousins Ronnie Spector and Estelle Bennett. Together, they became one of the defining acts of their era, contributing to the popularity of the girl group sound.....