(Last week we posted that Ms. Francis was hospitalized) | By Kitty Chrisp, Metro | Legendary country, rock and pop singer Connie Francis, known for her hit Pretty Little Baby, has died at the age of 87. The death of the US singing icon – born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero – was confirmed on social media by her friend and copyright manager Ron Roberts.
‘It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night,’ he wrote on Facebook.
‘I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news.’
Last month Francis, who was one of the most successful female singers in the 1950s and 60s, canceled an appearance on Cousin Brucie’s Independence Day radio show after she was hospitalized and transferred to intensive care due to ‘extreme pain’.
On July 2, Francis wrote on Facebook: ‘As many of you may now have learned through Cousin Brucie’s Facebook page, I am back in hospital where I have been undergoing tests and checks to determine the cause(s) of the extreme pain I have been experiencing.
‘I had hoped to take part in Brucie’s show for Independence Day, having had to cancel a previous slot a few weeks ago when receiving treatment on my hip. Sadly, I had to let him know that I again had to withdraw.
‘My thanks for your many get well soon messages. I will endeavor to keep you updated.’
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‘She was considered the first lady of the first decade of rock and roll. Long ago she deserved to be included in the Hall of Fame. Rest in peace Connie. You will always be in my hall of fame.’
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