'Pretty Little Baby' hitmaker Connie Francis dies aged 87
She died after a recent stay in hospital, and the sad news was released to her legions of fans this morning (Thursday) by her close friend Ron Roberts.
Ron wrote on Facebook, 'It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night.
'I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news'. Connie Francis (Photo by)
Recently a song Connie Francis recorded in 1962 went viral with a whole host of new young fans posting their content on TikTok while using the track 'Pretty little baby', to accompany videos of puppies and kittens as well as newborn babies.
Some people have even tried to record their own version of the track but find the vocals very difficult to emulate. Connie Francis had quite a unique sound. Connie Francis, US pop singer, sitting with her hand on her chin in a studio portrait, circa 1955. (Photo by Silver)
Speaking recently about the song and how it has found a new young audience of millions, the iconic superstar said 'I had to listen to it to remember, but to think that a song I recorded 63 years ago is touching the hearts of millions of people is truly awesome, Its an amazing feeling'.
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