Don Winslow wrote on Twitter: “‘The voice’ Ladies and Gentlemen Ronnie Spector. RIP. Icon.”
Eva Wiseman penned: “S**t. This is a big one. RIP Ronnie Spector, survivor, icon, voice like cutting silk.”
Eric Alper added: “Ronnie Spector, the lead singer for ’60s girl group hitmakers The Ronettes, has died at age 78 after being diagnosed with cancer.
“Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, go play ‘Be My Baby’, ‘Baby, I Love You’ or anything from them realize just how great she was.”
Stevie Van Zandt wrote: “RIP Ronnie Spector. It was an honor to Produce her and encourage her to get back on stage where she remained for the next 45 years.
“Her record with the E Street Band helped sustain us at a very precarious time (thanks to Steve Popovich). Condolences to her husband and family.”