Nedra Talley

Nedra Talley
Talley in 1966
Born(1946-01-27)January 27, 1946
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 26, 2026(2026-04-26) (aged 80)
Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesNedra Talley-Ross
OccupationSinger
Years active1957–2005
Spouse
Scott Ross
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(m. 1967)​
Children4
RelativesRonnie Spector (cousin)
Estelle Bennett (cousin)

Nedra Talley (January 27, 1946 – April 26, 2026), later known as Nedra Talley-Ross, was an American singer who was a member of the girl group the Ronettes with her cousins Ronnie and Estelle Bennett. After retiring from music, she worked in real estate in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where she lived with her husband, Scott Ross.

In 2007, Talley and the other members of the Ronettes were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Talley died at her home in Chesapeake, Virginia on April 26, 2026 at the age of 80. Before she died, Talley was the last living member of the original Ronettes.

References

  1. ↑ "The Ronettes Biography". Archived from the original on 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2021-01-18. Note: Talley's birth year was open to speculation. This entry states 1946. Several other sources cited 1944. However a search of Virginia legal records (via Intelius) shows conclusively her birthdate as being January 27, 1946
  2. ↑ "Estelle Bennett: Ronettes singer, 67". Philadelphia Inquirer. February 14, 2009. Retrieved September 18, 2009. [dead link]
  3. ↑ "Forever and a song". Daily Press. March 11, 2007. Archived from the original on January 9, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Cain, Sian; Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (2026-04-27). "Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies aged 80". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  5. ↑ "The Ronettes | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  6. ↑ Clack, Erin (April 26, 2026). "Nedra Talley Ross, Last Surviving Member of 1960s Girl Group The Ronettes, Dies at 80". People. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  7. ↑ Russell, Shania (April 26, 2026). "Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies at 80". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 27, 2026.