Connie Francis has died aged 87, it has been reported.<\/p>\n
The legendary pop and country singer\u2019s death was confirmed by her friend Ron Roberts on Thursday, just weeks after Connie was admitted to hospital in Florida.<\/p>\n
In a statement shared on Facebook, Ron penned: \u2018It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night.<\/p>\n
\u2018I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news. More details will follow later.\u2019<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
As news of her death circulated, tributes came flooding in from fans on X (formerly Twitter) as they expressed their sadness at her loss.<\/p>\n
In a statement shared on Facebook , Ron penned: \u2018It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night<\/p>\n
Fans penned: \u2018So sad to hear about the great Connie Francis. Paying musical tribute during the Heritage Chart Breakfast show\u2026so many great songs\u2026Lipstick 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.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018The world has lost a great one last night. RIP to connie francis. you may know her from the recent viral hit \u2018pretty little baby\u2019.. 87 years young. now you\u2019re with bobby once again.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018Rip Connie Francis 1937 \u2013 2025. Goodbye to a true icon.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018This one really hurts. The beautiful Connie Francis passed away yesterday at the age of 87. RIP Connie.\u2019<\/p>\n
\u2018That\u2019s 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!\u2019<\/p>\n
Earlier this month, TMZ reported that Connie had been admitted to a Florida hospital, though the reason for her hospitalization wasn\u2019t known at the time.<\/p>\n
It was said that she was admitted to the intensive care unit after experiencing \u2018extreme pain\u2019. She had reportedly been dealing with orthopedic health issues over the last few years, which doctors had been monitoring regularly.<\/p>\n
At the time, the performer, who was said to have been confined to a wheelchair amid her pain, was forced to cancel an appearance on Cousin Brucie\u2019s Independence Day radio show.<\/p>\n
Addressing her absence on his show, Connie later penned on Cousin Bruce\u2019s Facebook announcement: \u2018I had hoped to take part in Brucie\u2019s show for Independence Day, having had to cancel a previous slot a few weeks ago when receiving treatment on my hip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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