Country Legend Connie Francis, 87, Rushed to Hospital

Iconic “Pretty Little Baby” singer Connie Francis, 87, has been hospitalized in Florida only a month after her 1963 hit went viral across the internet. The reason for hospitalization is not yet known. Francis has been dealing with orthopedic health issues over the last several years, and in May People reported that the legendary star was recently confined to a wheelchair after a hip injury. The renowned vocalist, born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, got her start in her 20s with melodic singles like “The Majesty of Love” and “You, My Darlin’, You.” But after experiencing only minor success, she considered leaving her passion to pursue a career in medicine. Still, her father insisted that she follow her dreams, and in 1957 she recorded a cover of the 1923 song “Who’s Sorry Now.” It would sell 1 million copies the following year. Although Francis sold a number of notable records throughout the 1960s, she was the victim of a horrific crime in 1974. After she was performing at Westbury Music Fair, she was raped at knife-point at a hotel in Jericho, New York. The perpetrator was never found. Her case made headlines and she won a landmark judgment that led to key changes in hotel security. After more than a decade away from the spotlight, she wrote a New York Times bestselling autobiography Who’s Sorry Now and returned to performing in 1989. She retired in 2018 but her tunes are still viral today.

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