Connie Francis, a prominent pop star from the 1950s and 60s, died at age 87. Known for her hits such as 'Pretty Little Baby' and 'Who's Sorry Now?', her personal life was marked by heartbreak. Francis gained renewed attention when 'Pretty Little Baby' became popular on TikTok, inspiring excitement and nostalgia for her music. She achieved significant success in her prime, with over a dozen Top 20 hits and appearances in films. Her early career benefited from Dick Clark's support on 'American Bandstand', which helped launch her into the mainstream music scene.
Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and 60s known for hits like 'Pretty Little Baby' and 'Who's Sorry Now?', has died at age 87.
Francis gained renewed attention recently as 'Pretty Little Baby' became a sensation on TikTok, attracting celebrity endorsements from Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.
She expressed her excitement about the song's revival, stating, 'To think that a song I recorded 63 years ago is captivating new generations of audiences is truly overwhelming for me.'
Francis had more than a dozen Top 20 hits from 1957 to 1964, and also starred in several films, establishing her legacy in the pre-Beatles music era.
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