More than 60 years ago, Connie Francis made history as the first woman to top the Billboard Hot 100. Just before her passing at 87, she found herself back on the charts — her 1961 song “Pretty Little Baby” went viral thanks to a TikTok trend.
The pop star found fame again after millions of users began lip-syncing to her song while showing off everything from their pets and kids to their favorite household items.
The beloved track racked up over 27 billion views, landing a spot on TikTok’s Viral 50 and Top 50 charts.
Francis, 87, was able to witness her song’s resurgence before her passing on Wednesday, July 16. In one of her final interviews, she told People that she hadn’t even remembered the song at first.
“To tell you the truth, I didn't even remember the song!” she said. “I had to listen to it to remember. To think that a song I recorded 63 years ago is touching the hearts of millions of people is truly awesome. It is an amazing feeling.”
Even A-listers like Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian joined in on the trend — something Francis called “an honor.”
“To see that they're paying homage to me is just breathtaking,” she told the magazine.
While enjoying this unexpected second wave of fame, Francis was also battling health issues that sent her back to the hospital. Earlier this month, she shared that she was "undergoing tests and checks to determine the cause(s) of the extreme pain I have been experiencing."
Just a few days later, she gave a hopeful update, saying she was “feeling much better after a good night” of rest.
Her passing was announced by Ron Roberts, president of her label Concetta Records, in a Facebook post on Thursday, July 17.
“I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news. More details will follow later,” he wrote.
Roberts later told People that her death didn’t come as a shock to her loved ones. “They couldn't locate where the pain was exactly,” he said, adding that Francis believed it was lingering trouble with her hip that she’d “been having for some time.”
Though fans are heartbroken, Roberts shared a comforting message — Francis would be “smiling” knowing she left this world “as big a star” as ever.
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