Connie Francis, “Pretty Little Baby” Singer, Dead at 87

Bobby and Connie: A 1950s Romeo and Juliet

America lost a music legend last week with the death of 1950s singer sensation Connie Francis at age 87. Few Americans today appreciate how great Francis was in her era. She was one of the top female vocalists, rivaled only by the likes of Diana Ross, Patsy Cline, Peggy Lee. Her songs were hugely popular, such as “Who’s Sorry Now,” “My Happiness,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” the fun and snappy “Stupid Cupid,” and (a…

Connie Francis, Singer of 1960s Pop Hits, Dies at 87

With “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” Francis became the first female artist with a No. 1 single in the United States

Today’s audio update: Pop singer, N.J. native Connie Francis dies, detainee who escaped ICE facility captured

Hey there New Jersey! Here’s your audio update highlighting the life of Connie Francis, the iconic singer and actor from New Jersey who has passed away at the age of 87 and the capture of the last of four detainees who escaped from an ICE facility in Newark.We’ll also tell you about about a golfer who died after being struck by lightning last week and a proposed bill in that could hold parents accountable if their children are involved in public…

Singer Connie Francis dies at age 87

Singer Connie Francis, best known for her chart-topping hits in the ’50s and ’60s, has died at the age of 87. Francis’ copyrights and royalties manager, Ron Roberts, in a post on social media: “It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night. I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news.” Although an official cause of death w…