Legendary singer Connie Francis dies aged 87 following recent hospital admission - months after her hit Pretty Little Baby went viral on TikTok
The legendary pop and country singer's death was confirmed by her friend Ron Roberts on Thursday, just weeks after Connie was admitted to hospital in Florida.
In a statement shared on Facebook, Ron penned: '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. More details will follow later.'
Her sad passing comes shortly after her 1963 song Pretty Little Baby went viral on TikTok, putting her back in the charts for the first time in over 60 years.
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