“Pop Icon Connie Francis Celebrates 85th Birthday with Loved Ones at Home”
Connie Francis, the pop icon who achieved stardom in the 1960s, marked her 85th birthday on Monday, December 12, 2022, with a grand celebration at her residence, surrounded by friends and family. Known for hits like “Who’s Sorry Now?” and appearances in films such as “Where the Boys Are” and “When the Boys Meet the Girls,” Francis, despite her discomfort in front of the camera, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love and the presence of her “largest gathering of lifetime friends” on her special day.
Connie Francis’ life journey has been marked by challenges, including navigating through her father’s disapproval of her first love, Bobby Darin, and experiencing multiple marriages and divorces. She adopted a son with her third husband, faced personal tragedies such as her brother’s murder in the 1970s, became a survivor of sexual assault, and battled acute depression leading to hospitalization. Despite these hardships, Francis maintained a positive outlook, advocating for mental health awareness and supporting the American military.
In the early months of 2022, Tony Ferretti, her lifelong companion, passed away, prompting Francis to retreat from the public eye. She now spends her later years in the quietude of her Florida home.
