Connie Francis, the iconic singer known for hits like “Who’s Sorry Now?” and “Where the Boys Are,” passed away on July 16 at the age of 87, per americansongwriter.com. Francis, who spent nearly 70 years in the music industry, was a trailblazer for female artistes, becoming the first woman to achieve a No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool.”
The news was confirmed by her longtime friend Rob Roberts, president of Concetta Records, who shared the sad announcement on Facebook. Fans quickly flooded social media with tributes, remembering her “beautiful” voice and “talented” spirit.
In recent weeks, Francis had been open about her health struggles, updating fans on social media about hospital visits for extreme pain, though she reported feeling better just days before her passing.
Despite not releasing new music recently, Francis experienced a resurgence in popularity when her 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby” went viral on TikTok. She expressed her delight at this unexpected return to the spotlight, admitting she was initially unfamiliar with the term “viral hit.”
Connie Francis’s legacy, marked by her powerful voice and dashing personality, will undoubtedly continue to resonate with fans and the music industry for generations to come.
