Connie Francis, a pop singer and actress whose hits such as “Lipstick on Your Collar” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” became a soundtrack for a generation of teens in the 1960s, has died, according to a post from her publicist and friend,

Legendary country and pop singer Connie Francis has died at the age of 87, her friend Ron Roberts confirmed."It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that I inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night," he wrote on Facebook. I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news."

Pretty Little Baby hitmaker Connie Francis has died aged 87 following a short illness as her friend shared the sad news as he paid tribute to the country and pop singer