17.07.2025 13:31
The legendary voice of the 1950s and 60s, Connie Francis, has passed away at the age of 87. Recently, her 1962 song "Pretty Little Baby" gained attention on TikTok, bringing the artist back into the spotlight. Francis, who had been receiving treatment in the hospital for some time, was announced to have passed away by her close friend Ron Roberts.
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Legendary singer Connie Francis, one of the icons of the 1950s and 60s, passed away at the age of 87. The news of the famous artist's death was announced by her close friend and president of the music company Concetta Records, Ron Roberts, on Facebook on Thursday, July 16.
In his post, Roberts stated, "With a heavy heart and great sadness, I must inform you that my dear friend Connie Francis passed away last night. She would have wanted her fans to be among the first to learn this painful news. Details will be shared later." This statement was also published on Francis's official social media account.
WAS RECEIVING TREATMENT IN THE HOSPITAL
Two weeks ago, it was announced that the artist had been hospitalized due to "severe pain." Francis, who announced that she was readmitted to the hospital on July 2, mentioned in her post to fans that "the cause of the severe pain is being investigated." On July 4, she said she had a comfortable night and felt better.
MADE A COMEBACK ON TIKTOK
Connie Francis recently came back into the spotlight among the younger generation after her song "Pretty Little Baby," released in 1962, went viral on TikTok. The song gained significant attention exactly 63 years after its release.
ETCHED HER NAME IN MUSIC HISTORY
Born Concetta Franconero in 1937 in New Jersey, USA, Francis began participating in talent contests with her father's support from the age of 4. She started singing and playing the accordion at an early age. Later, she appeared on television programs and chose the stage name "Connie Francis."
In 1955, she signed a record deal with MGM Records, but her first 18 songs were unsuccessful. As the record company was about to cancel the contract, she recorded the nostalgic piece "Who's Sorry Now?" from 1923 as a last attempt at her father's insistence.
Initially, the song did not receive the expected attention, but after it was aired on Dick Clark's American Bandstand in 1958, it became a major hit in both America and England. Following this breakthrough, Francis produced dozens of chart-topping songs.
With hits including "Who's Sorry Now?", "My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own", "Where the Boys Are", and "Don't Break The Heart That Loves You," she became one of the most listened-to female artists of her time.
In 1960, Francis became the first female artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the song "Everybody's Somebody's Fool."
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