American singer Connie Francis, known for hits like Pretty Little Baby, passes away at 87
Connie Francis, the popular pop star of the 1950s and '60s with hits like Pretty Little Baby, has died at the age of 87. Her friend and publicist Ron Roberts confirmed her passing. Francis was a major figure before the Beatles era, achieving success with songs like Who's Sorry Now? and Don't Break the Heart That Loves You.
Connie Francis, the pop star of the 1950s and '60s known for hits like Pretty Little Baby, has passed away at 87. Her friend and publicist Ron Roberts announced her death on Thursday without providing further details.
Francis was a prominent figure before the Beatles era, consistently on the charts from 1957 to 1964. She had over a dozen top-20 hits, starting with Who's Sorry Now? and including No. 1 songs like Don't Break the Heart That Loves You and The Heart Has a Mind of Its Own. She also appeared in films like Where the Boys Are and Follow the Boys.
Connie Francis recorded Pretty Little Baby over 60 years ago. The song gained popularity in May 2025 on TikTok, leading it to top Spotify's Viral 50 global and U.S. lists.
Born Concetta Rosemarie Franconero on Dec. 12, 1937, in Newark, N.J., Francis began performing at a young age. She signed with MGM Records at 17 and found success with hits like Stupid Cupid and Everybody's Somebody's Fool.
Despite personal challenges, including a traumatic incident in 1974 and family tragedies, Francis remained a beloved performer. She passed away at the age of 87.
According to the source: CBC.
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