‘Pretty Little Baby’ singer Connie Francis hospitalized, shares health update

Legendary singer Connie Francis, best known for her hit song Pretty Little Baby, has been hospitalised in Florida. The 87-year-old artist is currently receiving medical care and was recently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

A post on Connie's official Facebook page confirmed her hospitalisation. In the message, Connie shared that she has been undergoing tests to find the cause of severe pain. Due to her health, she had to cancel her planned appearance on Cousin Brucie's Independence Day show.

She wrote, “Hello everyone — As many of you may now have learned through Cousin Brucie's Facebook page, I am back in hospital where I have been undergoing tests and checks to determine the cause(s) of the extreme pain I have been experiencing.” She added that she had to cancel her performance, saying, “Sadly, I had to let him know that I again had to withdraw.” Connie thanked her fans for their support and promised to keep them updated, writing, “My thanks for your many get well soon messages. I will endeavour to keep you updated. Love, Connie.”

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Later, she posted another update, letting fans know that she had been moved out of the ICU and into a private hospital room. “I am pleased to advise that following a series of tests and examinations in Intensive Care, I have now been transferred to a private room,” she wrote. “Thank you all for your kind thoughts, words and prayers. They mean so much! Love, Connie.”

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Recently, Connie Francis went viral on TikTok, over six decades after releasing Pretty Little Baby. The song has racked up over 10 billion views and reached No. 1 on TikTok’s Viral 50 and Top 50 charts. Connie, who didn’t remember recording the track, joined TikTok to thank fans, saying, “It’s thrilling that kindergarten kids know my name.” Connie Francis was the first woman to top the Billboard Hot 100 with Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool in 1960. She has sold over 200 million records worldwide, with iconic hits like Stupid Cupid and Where the Boys Are.


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