Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving Ronette, dies at 80

Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Ronette, Dies at 80

, the final surviving member of the influential 1960s girl group , has died at the age of 80, marking the end of an era for one of pop music’s most distinctive voices.

Best known for helping shape the sound and image of early rock and roll’s girl-group wave, Ross was part of a trio that left an outsized mark on music history. Alongside lead singer  and cousin , she helped define a sound that blended youthful longing with polished production and emotional intensity.