87-year-old Connie Francis, renowned for her hit song “Pretty Little Baby”, has sadly passed away. This sad news was verified by Ron Roberts, a longstanding friend of the deceased artist.
Two weeks ago, we learned that the singer had been hospitalized in critical condition. Recently, unfortunate news followed, as her passing was announced. However, specific details about her health predicament remain undisclosed.
Regarding the news, Roberts posted on Facebook about the death of his cherished friend, Connie Francis, expressing deep sorrow and profound sadness. The post included a photo of her.
He also mentioned, “I’m certain that Connie would be pleased to know that her fans were informed about this unfortunate news ahead of others. Additional information will be shared soon.
Life and career of Connie Francis
Concetta Franconero, later known as Connie Francis, was born in Newark in 1937. She rose to fame in the 50s and 60s, becoming a renowned singing sensation, and has sold over 200 million records globally. As a musician, her discography includes hits like Pretty Little Baby, Stupid Cupid, Who’s Sorry Now, and Frankie.
Initially, when Pretty Little Baby was first played, it didn’t achieve massive success. Yet, thanks to its popularity on platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok, the song saw a resurgence, leading to an increase in streams totaling an impressive 2.4 billion times, pushing it back onto the music charts.
The late artist shared with People Magazine that she needed to re-listen to her song due to its recent surge in popularity on social media. She added, “It’s astounding to consider that a tune I recorded 63 years ago is resonating with millions of people today. It’s an incredibly wonderful sensation.
Calling it an honor, Francis added, “To see that they’re paying homage to me is just breathtaking.”
Connie Francis’ dark past
As Francis’ career prospered, her private life faced numerous challenges. In 1974, the unfortunate incident occurred where she was brutally raped and nearly strangled with a knife, leading to her hospitalization. The singer passed away later in life.
The event unfolded immediately following a concert at the Westbury Music Fair in New York. This experience had a significant impact on her psychological well-being, causing her to refrain from performing for multiple years.
Additionally, tragically, her sibling met an untimely end a few years afterwards, and her father admitted her into a hospital against her wishes due to mental health issues. The father and daughter remained estranged until her passing in 1996.
Connie Francis once discussed her history of four unsuccessful marriages and suggested that her atypical adolescence was to blame. She explained, “I believe I had four problematic marriages due to the fact that I didn’t have a normal teenage experience… he couldn’t bear the thought of any man replacing him in my affections. It was a love-resentment dynamic, extremely volatile. We were constantly bickering.
Tributes have been pouring in for the late singer.
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2025-07-17 15:22