With “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” Francis became the first female artist with a No. 1 single in the United States

Connie Francis, the honey-voiced singer and actor from New Jersey who rose to global pop stardom in the ’50s and ’60s, has died. She was 87. Ron Roberts, head of Francis’ record label, Concetta Records, shared the news on Facebook.

Connie Francis, known for musical hits such as “Who's Sorry Now?" and “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool," has died. She was 87.

One of the most commercially successful female singers in history, she also had hits with "Who's Sorry Now?," "Mama," "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" and "Stupid Cupid."

Connie Francis, the pop vocalist from New Jersey behind 1950s and '60s hits "Stupid Cupid," "Who's Sorry Now" and "Pretty Little Baby," has died at 87. Francis who was born in Newark and grew up in Belleville.

Fans of Connie Francis are mourning the loss of the popular singer following news of her death. Francis, who rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s, passed away on July 16 at the age of 87. Ron Roberts, the singer's royalties/copyright manager and president of her record label, Concetta Records, broke the news on Facebook on July 17.

Connie Francis' friend tells PEOPLE about the final days before her death, saying she'd be 'smiling' knowing she 'left this world as big a star' as ever

Pop legend Connie Francis spent a decade working in Nashville with numerous Hall of Fame icons. The "Pretty Little Baby" singer died at 87.