Pretty Little Baby singer Connie Francis dies
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"Who's Sorry Now" became Connie Francis's signature song, but it was one that she had no interest in. Then, Dick Clark changed her life.
Connie Francis, who died Wednesday at the age of 87, had a long and storied career that recently peaked again when her song "Pretty Little Baby" went viral on TikTok. A big achievement for any performer, nevertheless one in her 80s, but there's one milestone of Francis' that can never be replicated.
Iconic singer and Floridian Connie Francis died at 87 on July 16, mere months after seeing virality on TikTok for her 1962 hit 'Pretty Little Baby.'
The legacy of Connie Francis, who died July 16 at age 87, was more than the fluffy pop she was best known for—she was capable of real depth. Born Concetta Franconero in Newark, N.J., she had her first blockbuster hit in 1958 at 20 years old, “Who’s Sorry Now,” and for the next six years she was the most popular female singer in the world.
Some of the best Connie Francis movies are those that highlight the range of the actress and her acting prowess.
Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the Fort Lauderdale-based Spring Break movie sensation “Where the Boys Are”, has died at age 87.