Legendary country and pop singer Connie Francis has died at the age of 87, her friend Ron Roberts confirmed.”It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night,” he wrote on Facebook. I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news.”

On July 2 she was hospitalised and  admitted to the intensive care unit forcing her to pull out of a July 4 Independence Day show. Radio personality, Cousin Brucie said she had been experiencing “extreme pain.” She had  pelvic pain, which was so bad it required her to use a wheelchair. She herself provided an update on her condition in a social media postFacebook post to fans on July 4. “Today I am feeling much better after a good night, and wanted to take this opportunity of wishing you all a happy Fourth of July,” she wrote and thanked them for their prayers.

Devastated fans paid tribute to the star commenting on the announcement of her death. “So sad to hear of Connie’s passing. Have been a fan of her and her music since I was very young and have passed that love on to my daughter. May her songs and voice live on forever. Thank for the music Connie. Rest In Peace,” one wrote. “So sad to hear this. Connie, Thank you for sharing your wonderful voice and songs with us. Rest in peace,” another added.

A third chimed in: “RIP Connie. You were and will always be my Idol. A voice of an Angel. Always a sweet, beautiful & caring penned: “Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with all of us and the world! Rest in Peace beautiful lady.”

So very sorry to hear this awful news. Connie’s music was the soundtrack of my teenage years, and beyond. She will be sorely missed by her legion of loyal fans worldwide. RIP lovely Connie.

“Oh I am so sad to hear that this beautiful lady has passed. I feel like Ive grown up with her since the early 50’s. Now she can serenade all the people in heaven that went before her,” a fifth shared.

Meanwhile a sixth commented: “R.I.P. Connie you were the love of my life in music and you will always be! Beginnig of the sixties you recorded a song: it‘s time to say goodnight, so rest in peace Connie! I‘will always love you!”

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