News

Ronettes lead singer Ronnie Spector dies at 78

By Elizabeth Faddis
Published January 12, 2022 10:04pm ET
Add Washington Examiner on Google
Ronettes lead singer Ronnie Spector dies at 78
Ronnie Spector appears in the press room after performing at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on March 15, 2010, in New York. | (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)

Rock icon Ronnie Spector has died at the age of 78.

Spector was the lead singer of the musical group The Ronettes, known for their hit song “Be My Baby,” which was featured in the 1987 film Dirty Dancing, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Spector’s family released a statement saying cancer was the cause of death.

Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.

Tag:

Death Entertainment Music