Be My Baby Singer Ronnie Spector Dies

Ronnie Spector (Photo: Twitter @garbage)

JAKARTA - The leader of the Ronnettes group, Ronnie Spector, reportedly died on Wednesday, January 12. According to a family statement, Ronnie died of cancer.

"Ronnie went through life with sparkling eyes, dashing demeanor, vicious humor, and a smile on her face," the family said, according to Rolling Stone.

"Her cheerful voice, likable character, and presence in life are for everyone who knows, hears and sees her," he continued.

Grief was also expressed by Brian Wilson. In his upload on Twitter, Brian admitted that he really lost his duet friend.

I just heard the news about Ronnie Spector and I don’t know what to say. I loved her voice so much and she was a very special person and a dear friend. This just breaks my heart. Ronnie’s music and spirit will live forever.

Love & Mercy, Brian https://t.co/dXZKTMWv8a

— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) January 12, 2022

Ronnie Spector is a musician who triumphed in the '60s era. The success of the group The Ronnettes began to soar thanks to the song Be My Baby. The song Be My Baby appeared in a number of films such as Dirty Dancing and Mean Streets.

Born in 1943 in Manhattan, Ronnie began joining a vocal group with her older brother and cousin. They present the trendsetter fashion of their time.

Throughout her career, The Ronettes only released one album, namely Presenting the Fabulous Ronnettes Featuring Veronica in 1964.

The Ronettes were also the opening act for The Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds and The Beatles tours. Ronnie Spector died at the age of 78.