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Nedra Talley American Hall of Fame singer dead at age 80

Nedra Talley

Nedra Talley, an American Hall of Fame singer best known for her work with The Ronettes, died on April 26, 2026.

She was 80. Born Nedra Yvonne Talley in New York City on January 27, 1946, she performed with her cousins Ronnie and Estelle Bennett in the girl group The Ronettes.

After Ronnie’s death in 2022, Talley was the last surviving original member of the group. She later used the name Nedra Talley-Ross and lived in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Talley’s career spanned 1957 to 2005 and included work in Christian music, pop and rock. She was married to Scott Ross, and they had four children.

Nedra Talley, 80, American Hall of Fame singer (The Ronettes).

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