Zendaya will portray Spector in a movie about the musician’s life

Zendaya shared a heartfelt tribute message for the rockstar, Ronnie Spector, who passed away on Wednesday at 78 after battling with cancer, wherein the actress promised to make Ronnie “proud”.

The Spider-Man costar shall portray Ronnie in an upcoming biopic. She shared a polaroid selfie from 2018 with the musician on her Instagram along with a tribute message.

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

“Ronnie, being able to know you has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” continued Zendaya. “Thank you for sharing your life with me, I could listen to your stories for hours and hours. Thank you for your unmeasured talent, your unwavering love for performing, your strength, resilience and your grace. There is absolutely nothing that could dim the light you cast.”

The Euphoria actress added, “I admire you so much and am so grateful for the bond we share. You are a magical force of greatness and the world of music will never be the same. I wish everyone got to experience you the way I did.”

“We celebrate your beautiful life and give you all the flowers you so rightfully deserve. Rest in great power Ronnie,” Zendaya concluded. “I hope to make you proud.”

Her family asked that in lieu of flowers, and per Spector’s request, donations be made to local women’s shelters or to the American Indian College Fund. They also noted that a celebration of her life will and music will be announced in the future.