Overview

• Connie Francis passed away on July 16 at age 87, her long-time publicist Ron Roberts announced on Facebook without disclosing a cause.
• Her 1962 recording “Pretty Little Baby” went viral on TikTok in May 2025, sparking renewed streaming success and introducing her music to Gen Z audiences.
• Francis was hospitalized on July 2 for severe hip pain, underwent diagnostic tests and was later moved from intensive care to a private room.
• Breaking through in the late 1950s, she became the first solo female artist to top the Billboard Hot 100 and scored hits including “Stupid Cupid” and “Who’s Sorry Now?”.
• Across a career spanning decades she faced personal tragedies—from a 1974 assault and related legal settlements to family losses and mental health struggles.