Singer Connie Francis passed away at 87. She recently returned to the spotlight when her 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby” went viral on TikTok, gaining over 17 billion plays thanks to celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Ariana Grande.
Her friend Ron Roberts announced her death on Facebook, sharing that Connie would want her fans to hear the news first. Before passing, Connie expressed gratitude for her new fans and the song’s unexpected resurgence.
Despite this late success, she had been struggling with health issues, including a recent hospital stay in intensive care. In a 2011 interview, she also spoke about being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder and ADHD.
It’s touching that Connie saw her music loved by a new generation before she died.