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Connie Francis Dies at 87 Following ICU Stay and TikTok Revival

Her death has prompted an outpouring of tributes coinciding with the sustained streaming success of her viral 1962 single “Pretty Little Baby.”

Connie Francis was the first solo female artist to top the Billboard Hot 100.
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Overview

  • Connie Francis died on July 16 at age 87, as confirmed by her close friend and manager Ron Roberts.
  • She was admitted to a Florida hospital on July 2 with extreme pelvic pain and spent time in intensive care.
  • Francis canceled her planned July 4 Independence Day appearance after severe pain left her using a wheelchair.
  • Her 1962 B-side “Pretty Little Baby” went viral on TikTok in May and has since reached the top five on US and UK Spotify charts with over 74 million streams.
  • Fans and fellow artists have flooded social media with tributes celebrating the pioneering pop and country singer’s legacy.