'Pretty Little Baby,' 'Stupid Cupid' singer Connie Francis passes away

• American singer Connie Francis has passed away at the age of 87
• Her close friend confirmed her death in a social media post released on Thursday (Philippine time)
• Just weeks before her death, the legendary singer kept her fans updated on her health through a series of Facebook posts
• The iconic pop singer was best known for timeless hits like “Pretty Little Baby” and “Stupid Cupid”

American singer Connie Francis, known for her chart-topping hits like “Pretty Little Baby” and “Stupid Cupid,” has died. She was 87 years old.

Francis’ longtime friend Ron Roberts, president of Concetta Records  – the music label wholly owned by the iconic pop singer  – announced the news in a Facebook post on Thursday (Philippine time).

“It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night,” Roberts wrote.

“I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news,” he added.

Just weeks before her passing, Francis openly shared her health struggles with fans through heartfelt Facebook posts.

In late June, she revealed that she had undergone a series of tests to determine the cause of persistent pelvic pain on her right side.

By July 3, she updated fans that she had been moved to a private hospital room after spending time in intensive care for further examinations.

A day later, on July 4, she offered a more positive message, saying she was “feeling much better after a good night,” bringing hope to supporters around the world.

Connie Francis was known for her songs in the '50s and '60s. Remarkably, her 1962 single “Pretty Little Baby” experienced a resurgence over 60 years later, going viral on TikTok and bringing her timeless sound to a new generation of listeners. The late legendary pop singer is survived by her son.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable to almost everyone who get to read about the stories online.

In another report, Robin Kaye, a longtime music supervisor for American Idol, and her husband were found dead in their home earlier this week. The couple, both 70 years old, were discovered with gunshot wounds in their Los Angeles residence. A 22-year-old individual was apprehended in connection with the tragic incident. A representative for American Idol also released a heartbreaking statement confirming the couple's death.

Previously, Portuguese footballer and Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, 28, has died in a car crash in Spain on July 3. His 26-year-old brother, Andre Silva, a fellow pro footballer who played for Penafiel in the second tier of Portuguese soccer, also died in the accident. Jota’s unfortunate passing came just days after he married his long-term partner Rute Cardoso, with whom he shares three kids. The couple tied the knot on June 22 in Porto, his home city.

Source: KAMI.com.gh