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Connie Francis announced on Wednesday, July 2, that she had been hospitalized
She then shared that she underwent “tests and checks to determine the cause(s) of the extreme pain” that brought her to the hospital
The “Pretty Little Baby” singer did not reveal the exact cause of her hospital visit, but a previous hip injury temporarily landed her in a wheelchair
Connie Francis was hospitalized in Florida on Wednesday, July 2, according to the legendary singer’s Facebook page.
It was reported that the “Pretty Little Baby” singer, 87, was in the hospital early Wednesday morning, according to the Facebook page of radio personality Cousin Brucie.
Hours later, Francis announced that she was “back in hospital” and “undergoing tests and checks to determine the cause(s) of the extreme pain” she has been suffering from. The singer previously revealed to PEOPLE that a hip injury has temporarily landed her in a wheelchair, but it is unclear what caused her hospital visit.
“I had hoped to take part in Brucie’s show for Independence Day, having had to cancel a previous slot a few weeks ago when receiving treatment on my hip,” she wrote, referencing Cousin Brucie’s earlier Facebook announcement. “Sadly, I had to let him know that I again had to withdraw. My thanks for your many get well soon messages. I will endeavor to keep you updated. Love, Connie.”
Francis then shared a few hours later that after she received a series of tests and examinations, she was transferred out of the Intensive Care Unit and into a private room. “Thank you all for your kind thoughts, words and prayers. They mean so much! Love, Connie,” she concluded her post.
A representative for Francis directed PEOPLE to her Facebook posts when contacted for further information.
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Connie Francis in 1955
In recent years, the singer’s music has reached a new generation thanks to her song “Pretty Little Baby” going viral on TikTok, 63 years after she recorded it.
Over 3 million TikTok users have lip-synced to the 1962 song’s feel-good lyrics while showing off their children, pets or fashion game. As of early June, it racked up more than 10 billion views, sending it to No. 1 on both TikTok’s Viral 50 and Top 50 charts.
“To tell you the truth, I didn’t even remember the song!” she told PEOPLE exclusively in May. “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.”
“It’s an honor,” Francis continued. “To see that they’re paying homage to me is just breathtaking.”
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Connie Francis in Parkland, Florida, on June 6, 2025.
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Francis, whose other hits include “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” and “Who’s Sorry Now,” is surprised by the success of the song. However, she theorized it’s so popular because “it’s innocent and pure, and this is a time when everything is in such chaos.”
Francis retired from the music industry in 2018 and has since settled in South Florida. But the TikTok boost provided her an unexpected victory lap for her and her legendary career.
“It’s truly awesome. I never thought it was possible. It’s a dream come true,” she said. “To think that kindergarten kids now know my name and my music? It’s just thrilling!”
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