Ronnie Spector, singer and founder of the mythical group The Ronettes, He died of Cancer at age 78 in Connecticut, his family reported in a statement.
Ronnie, born and baptized as Veronica Yvette Bernett, will be remembered along with her group for her two main hits ‘Be my baby’ and ‘Baby I love you’, covered by groups of all styles for decades.
The Ronettes, one of the most famous “girl groups” in vogue in the sixties and seventies and born in the New York neighborhood of Harlem, was formed in 1957 by Ronnie, his sister Esthelle and his cousin Nedra Talley.
Much of their fame is due to their association with the famous Phil Spector, true King Midas of pop music, who married Ronnie (hence her married name) in a marriage which lasted until 1972.
“Our dear earthly angel, Ronnie, left this world today after a brief battle with cancer. She was (accompanied) by her family and in the arms of her husband, Jonathan, “said the family in a statement, who requested privacy at this time and promised” a celebration of the life of Ronni and of his music that will be announced later ”.
The family specifies that Ronnie asked that instead of flowers, those who wish to contribute donations to local women’s shelters or to the American Indian College Fund.
“Ronnie he lived life with a sparkle in his eyes, a proud attitude, a great sense of humor, and a smile on his face. I was full of love and gratitude ”, concludes the family.
With information from EFE