Connie Francis, the renowned pop singer and actress celebrated for hits like "Who's Sorry Now?" and "Pretty Little Baby," has passed away at the age of 87. Her death was confirmed by her publicist, Ron Roberts, on July 17, 2025. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Born Concetta Rosemarie Franconero on December 12, 1937, in Newark, New Jersey, Francis began her career in the late 1950s. She achieved significant success with her rendition of "Who's Sorry Now?" in 1957, which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This success was followed by other notable songs such as "Stupid Cupid," "Everybody's Somebody's Fool," and "Lipstick on Your Collar." Francis's versatility extended to acting, with appearances in films like "Where the Boys Are" and "Follow the Boys."
In recent years, Francis experienced a resurgence in popularity when her 1962 song "Pretty Little Baby" went viral on TikTok, introducing her music to a new generation of listeners. She expressed her surprise and gratitude for the renewed interest in her work, stating, "To think that a song I recorded 63 years ago is captivating new generations of audiences is truly overwhelming for me."
Throughout her career, Francis sold over 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female artists of her time. Her contributions to music and film have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.