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Ronnie Spector has passed away at the age of 78 after a short battle with cancer.
The legendary Ronettes singer - who was best known for several 1960s hits including 'Be My Baby', and 'Walking in the Rain' - died "in the arms" of her husband and manager Jonathan Greenfield.
In a moving family statement, Ronnie's loved ones stated that a celebration of the musician's "life and music will be announced" at a later date.
The family said: "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.
Ronnie Spector has passed away at the age of 78 after a short battle with cancer.
The legendary Ronettes singer - who was best known for several 1960s hits including 'Be My Baby', and 'Walking in the Rain' - died "in the arms" of her husband and manager Jonathan Greenfield.
In a moving family statement, Ronnie's loved ones stated that a celebration of the musician's "life and music will be announced" at a later date.
The family said: "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,” Spector’s family said of the “Be My Baby” and “Walking in the Rain” vocalist:
As a teenager in the 60's the Ronettes were very popular. Later she was in a video with Eddie Money that I saw...RIP Ronnie.
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