India, July 17 -- Connie Francis has died at the age of 87. Her passing comes two weeks after it was reported that she had been hospitalized due to "extreme pain."

The news was shared by her close friend Ron Roberts, who is also the president of her record label, Concetta Records. He posted the announcement on Facebook early Thursday, July 17.

Roberts wrote, "It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night."

"I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news. More details will follow later," he added. The same message was also shared on Francis' official Facebook page. Connie Francis became one of the most successful fem...