Photo of Connie Francis from her first television special in 1961. Image by ABC Television, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Connie FrancisConnie Francis Connie Francis American singer and actress (1937–2025) "Franconero" redirects here. For the Italian actor, see Franco Nero. Not to be confused with Cornelia Frances. Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero (/ˌfræŋkoʊˈnɪəroʊ/ FRANG-koh-NEER-oh; December 12, 1937 – July 16, 2025), known professionally as Connie Francis, was an American singer, musician, author, and actress. One of the top-charting female vocalists of the late 1950s and early 1960s, she amassed over 100 million records sold, placing her among the best-selling music artists in history. Quick facts Born, Died ... Connie Francis Francis in 1961 Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero[1] (1937-12-12)December 12, 1937 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. Died July 16, 2025(2025-07-16) (aged 87) Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. Occupations Singer musician actress author Years active… (Source: Wikipedia)
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