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

Connie Francis’ "Everybody's Somebody's Fool," A detailed look at the beloved singer's first song to top the Billboard Hot 100.

American singer, who has died at age 87, is largely known for her resonant pop hits such as ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ but her unique talent is best heard in the many albums she recorded in international dialects.