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‘An amazing human being’: Fort Lauderdale icon, unlikely TikTok star Connie Francis remembered
The singer who helped put Fort Lauderdale on the map with Spring Break film ‘Where the Boys Are’ dies at age 87.
Connie Francis, whose film ‘Where the Boys Are’ launched Fort Lauderdale’s Spring Break golden era, dies at 87
Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the Fort Lauderdale-based Spring Break movie sensation “Where the Boys Are”, has ...
Remembering Connie Francis, an Interpreter of Love and Language
The legacy of Connie Francis, who died July 16 at age 87, was more than the fluffy pop she was best known for—she was capable of real depth. Born Concetta Franconero in Newark, N.J., she had her first ...
Iconic Singer and Actor Who Overcame Tragic Personal Life Dies at 87
Actress and pop singer Connie Francis died at 87 years old. The news broke after her friend Ron Roberts shared a post on ...