Original '50s Singer of Popular TikTok Song, 'Pretty Little Baby,' Hospitalized
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Singer Connie Francis, known for her hit 1960s hit "Pretty Little Baby," that's found a new life on TikTok, has been hospitalized.
According to TMZ, Francis, 87, is being monitored in a Florida hospital for an unknown reason. An additional source told the outlet that the singer is in the ICU.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rkekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R14ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeTMZ also noted that the singer has recently suffered orthopedic health issues. While Francis had hits starting in late 1950's, her song "Pretty Little Baby" has been made popular again thanks to TikTok as a frequently used audio for video clips.
"Pretty Little Baby" was initially released in 1962, however The New York Times reported in June that the song has been used over 600,000 times as an audio backtrack on TikTok — even by Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.
This isn't the first time a hit of Francis' resurfaced in current popular culture. Her song "Stupid Cupid" was revived by Mandy Moore on "The Princess Diaries" soundtrack in 2001.
She's also known for her songs "Who's Sorry Now" and "Everybody's Somebody's Fool."
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rqekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R1aekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeFrancis has an Instagram account, however her last post —a sweet tribute to her mother —was from 2022. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬
Original '50s Singer of Popular TikTok Song, 'Pretty Little Baby,' Hospitalized first appeared on Parade on Jul 3, 2025
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