New Delhi, July 17 -- American singer, actor Connie Francis, known for the iconic 1962 song Pretty Little Baby, died on Wednesday. She was 87. Connie was admitted to a Florida hospital.

Her friend Ron Roberts confirmed her death on Thursday.

"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," Roberts, who serves as the president of Connie's record label Concetta Records, posted on Facebook.

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