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Music Icon, Ronnie Spector Dies At 78

Ronnie was the leader of the girl group The Ronettes

Veronica Greenfield, known as Ronnie Spector, was an American singer who formed the girl group the Ronettes in 1957 with her elder sister Estelle Bennett and their cousin Nedra Talley.

The singer’s family announced the news on her official website on January 12.

The statement read: “Our beloved earth angel, Ronnie, peacefully left this world today after a brief battle with cancer.

“She was with family and in the arms of her husband, Jonathan.

“Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humour and a smile on her face.

“She was filled with love and gratitude. Her joyful sound, playful nature and magical presence will live on in all who knew, heard or saw her.

“In lieu of flowers, Ronnie requested that donations be made to your local women’s shelter or to the American Indian College Fund.

“A celebration of Ronnie’s life and music will be announced in the future. The family respectfully asks for privacy at this time.”

Ronnie was the leader of the girl group The Ronettes, who also celebrated hits such as “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain.”

The group were also behind the hit Be My Baby.

Ronnie is survived by her husband, Jonathan Greenfield, and two sons, Jason and Austin.

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