Posted on 07/17/2025 4:25:50 AM PDT by Morgana
Connie Francis has died aged 87, it has been reported.
The legendary pop and country singer's death was confirmed by her friend Ron Roberts on Thursday, just weeks after Connie was admitted to hospital in Florida.
In a statement shared on Facebook, Ron penned: 'It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night.
'I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news. More details will follow later.'
Her sad passing comes shortly after her 1962 song Pretty Little Baby went viral on TikTok, putting her back in the charts for the first time in over 60 years.
As news of her death circulated, tributes came flooding in from fans on X (formerly Twitter) as they expressed their sadness at her loss.
Fans penned: 'So sad to hear about the great Connie Francis. Paying musical tribute during the Heritage Chart Breakfast show...so many great songs...Lipstick on Your Collar, Where The Boys Are, Stupid Cupid, V.A.C.A.T.I.O.N, Whose Sorry Now & many, many more. Terrific career. Great legacy.'
'The world has lost a great one last night. RIP to connie francis. you may know her from the recent viral hit 'pretty little baby'.. 87 years young. now you're with bobby once again.'
'Rip Connie Francis 1937 - 2025. Goodbye to a true icon.'
'This one really hurts. The beautiful Connie Francis passed away yesterday at the age of 87. RIP Connie.'
'That’s such a same. Listened to so many of her records over the years and my Mum used to sing her songs beautifully. R.I.P Connie Francis!'
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Not many singers die at 87 while still on the charts. That’s an accomplishment. God bless her soul. May she rest in peace.
I didn’t know she was still alive.
RIP Connie. She had some tough times in addition to the great times.
My mom was just talking about her a few days ago. Wore the grooves out of her CF albums.
Singing sweet in heaven now, having left a lot of joy in her passage through this world.
On the radio all the time during my “formative years” along with Elvis and all the rest music pioneers. Those songs were everywhere all the time in those times and I can still sing them in my head. She was a major iconic player and link to that era when America was still America. Sad. RIP.
Concetta, my paisana. RIP
Well said. I agree 100%. Back when America was America. RIP Connie. You done good. Still pull your CDs out and give them a listen every now and then.
100%
She was great in “where the boys are”
Very true.
It's also true for life and for all of us!
Yes, that is true!
End of an era. RIP Connie!
👍
I’m a the only one who always remembers here and the horrible rape she endured
A motel in New Jersey I think
Going on memory
Poor woman
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