Ronettes lead singer Ronnie Spector died on January 12th at age 78 following a brief battle with cancer, according to The Los Angeles Times. A statement from her family was issued, which read: "Ronnie lived her life with a twinkle in her eye, a spunky attitude, a wicked sense of humor and a smile on her face. She was filled with love and gratitude." She is survived her husband, Jonathan Greenfield, and two sons, Jason and Austin. In the 1970's she was forced by ex-husband Phil Spector to surrender custody of their adopted twins Louis and Gary. Brian Wilson saluted Spector, who sang his all-time favorite song, "Be My Baby": "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." Producer and former boyfriend Steve Van Zandt posted: "RIP Ronnie Spector. It was an honor to
Ronnie Spector, the cat-eyed, bee-hived rock ‘n’ roll siren who sang such 1960s hits as “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You” and “Walking in the Rain” as the leader of the girl group the Ronettes, has died.