Many singers have left their mark on the music industry, and their legacies continue to live on. This artist, iconic in her own right, will not only be remembered by fans from her era but also by the new generation discovering her through social media.
If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram for the past two months, you’ve most likely come across countless videos using the 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby”. It was reported that Connie Francis, the singer behind the viral hit, has sadly passed away. She was 87 years old.
Earlier this month, Connie Francis reassured fans that her health was improving after being hospitalised for severe pain she was experiencing. Sadly, yesterday (Thursday, 17th July), Ron Roberts, a longtime friend and president of Concetta Records, confirmed the news that the icon had passed away the night before. “I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news,” he wrote in a statement that was also shared on the singer’s official Facebook page.
The cause of death has yet to be disclosed. Connie Francis is well known for many of her hits, including “Stupid Cupid” — famously covered by Mandy Moore in “The Princess Diaries” — “Where the Boys Are”, and the recently viral “Pretty Little Baby”. The 1962 song has been featured in countless TikTok and Instagram videos, often used to celebrate newborns or express appreciation for a loved one. It has also become popular in more playful and comedic content.
Regardless of the context, the world has fallen back in love with the track. After the song went viral, Connie admitted to PEOPLE that she wasn’t sure what the sudden attention meant, revealing that she had even forgotten about the song’s existence until she was reminded of it. Nevertheless, she expressed her gratitude to those who showed appreciation for her music.
Just two months after “Pretty Little Baby” went viral, fans are now mourning the death of the icon. We’d like to extend our deepest condolences to her singer’s loved ones. May they have the strength to get through this difficult time. Let us all remember Connie by enjoying the viral song one more time.
