Zendaya hopes to make the late Ronnie Spector proud with her portrayal in upcoming biopic

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As the entertainment world continues to mourn the passing of Ronnie Spector, Zendaya, who will portray The Ronettes‘ lead singer an an upcoming biopic, paid tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

“This news just breaks my heart. To speak about her as if she’s not with us feels strange as she is so incredibly full of life,” the Euphoria star writes on Instagram. “There’s not a time I saw her without her iconic red lips and full teased hair, a true rockstar through and through.”

The Emmy Award winner also says she’s grateful to have spent time with Spector preparing