Connie Francis, Pop Icon, Dies at 87

Connie Francis, the iconic American pop singer known for hits like 'Who's Sorry Now,' 'Stupid Cupid,' and 'Where the Boys Are,' has died at age 87 after recent hospitalization for extreme pain. Her death was confirmed by close friend and record label president Ron Roberts, who highlighted Francis's enduring positivity and gratitude toward her fans. Rising from a working-class background in New Jersey, Francis became the first woman to top the Billboard Hot 100 and sold over 200 million records worldwide, becoming one of the most successful female vocalists of the 1950s and 1960s. She also starred in films such as 'Where the Boys Are,' further establishing her as a cultural icon. In recent months, her 1962 song 'Pretty Little Baby' went viral on TikTok, introducing her music to new audiences. Francis is remembered as a resilient trailblazer who broke barriers for women in the music industry.