Family
Spector's first marriage was to Annette Merar, lead vocalist of the Spectors Three, a 1960s pop trio formed and produced by Spector.
Spector's second marriage was to Veronica Bennett, later known as Ronnie Spector. The marriage lasted from 1968 to 1974. Ronnie Spector was the lead singer of the girl group, the Ronettes (another group Spector managed and produced). The two adopted three children: twins Louis Phillip Spector and Gary Phillip Spector (born May 12, 1966; adopted at age 5) and Donté Phillip Spector (born March 23, 1969; adopted at age 8 months).
In 1982, Spector had twins with then-girlfriend, Janis Zavala: Nicole Audrey Spector and Phillip Spector, Jr. (born October 18, 1982). Phillip Spector, Jr. died of leukemia on Christmas Day, 1991.
In 2006 Spector married Rachelle Short. Although there is a 41 year age gap Rachelle is quoted as saying "I like the way he looks.” “He’s boyish and cute, witty, smart and we are so much alike even though we are generations apart. We share common interests, a love of music, people, life, old films, a strong work ethic, even certain mannerisms.” Spector met Rachelle at a Hollywood restaurant in 2003, shortly after his arrest in the shooting of Lana Clarkson. Rachelle (an aspiring singer) went to work as Spector's assistant and by the time they were married was running his business.
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