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Connie Francis Hospitalized With “Extreme Pain,” Cancels July 4th Radio Appearance

Connie Francis, who at 87 is enjoying the spotlight thanks to her song "Pretty Little Baby" going viral, has been hospitalized for "extreme pain."

“As many of you may now have learned through [radio DJ] Cousin Brucie’s Facebook page, I am back in hospital where I have been undergoing tests and checks to determine the cause(s) of the extreme pain I have been experiencing,” she wrote. “I had hoped to take part in Brucie’s show for Independence Day, having had to cancel a previous slot a few weeks ago when receiving treatment on my hip. One of the people she thanked – the Tony-nominated Gracie Lawrence – currently plays Francis in the hit Broadway show Just In Time, the Bobby Darin jukebox musical starring Jonathan Groff.

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