Sad News, Connie Francis, the Singer of the Viral Song 'Pretty Little Baby,' Has Passed Away

Kapanlagi.com - Sad news comes from the music world, Connie Francis, the legendary singer known for the viral song 'Pretty Little Baby,' has passed away at the age of 87. Connie's death occurred on July 16, 2025, and was confirmed by Ron Roberts, her close friend and president of Concetta Records.

Connie Francis was hospitalized for two weeks before her death due to an 'extraordinary' illness. However, the exact cause of her death has not yet been announced.

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1. The Career History of Connie Francis

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Connie Francis has had a very impressive career journey. Connie's music career began in the late 1950s, and she reached the peak of her popularity in the 1960s. She is known as the first female solo singer to reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with the song 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool'.

Some of her famous songs such as 'Who's Sorry Now?', 'My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own', and 'Don't Break The Heart That Loves You' also successfully topped the charts. The singer, born on December 12, 1937, has a distinctive strong mezzo-soprano voice full of emotion, making her ballads and upbeat songs always remembered to this day.

2. Viral Songs on TikTok

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Recently, Connie's popularity has surged again thanks to the rise of the song 'Pretty Little Baby' on the TikTok platform. This song has successfully captured the attention of the younger generation and reintroduced Connie's works.

Connie Francis has left a profound mark on the music world. Certainly, her works will always be remembered and serve as an inspiration for many singers in the future.

3. Struggle as an Advocate

In addition to her music career, Connie Francis is also known as an advocate for rape victims. This began from her personal life filled with various trials. She experienced a major tragedy in 1974 when she became a victim of sexual violence in a hotel in Long Island.

This incident had a significant impact on her mental health and caused her to temporarily withdraw from the entertainment world. Afterwards, Connie Francis became a voice for many people after experiencing that crime in 1974.

4. Retirement from the Music Industry

In addition to singing in English, Connie also recorded songs in many other languages such as Italian, Spanish, German, Japanese, and Yiddish, making her one of the first international singers from the U.S. to break into the global market. Connie Francis decided to retire from the music industry in 2018. Nevertheless, her legacy lives on through her timeless songs.

5. QnA Related to Connie Francis 

What was the cause of Connie Francis' death? The exact cause of Connie Francis' death has not been announced.

What are some of Connie Francis' famous songs? Some of Connie Francis' famous songs include 'Pretty Little Baby', 'Everybody's Somebody's Fool', and 'My Heart Has A Mind Of Its Own'.

When did Connie Francis retire from the music industry? Connie Francis decided to retire from the music industry in 2018.

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