‘Pretty Little Baby’ Singer and Beloved Steelers SuperFan Passes Away at 87

The world has lost a golden voice — and Steelers Nation has lost one of its most loyal hearts.

Connie Francis, the iconic singer known for chart-topping hits like “Pretty Little Baby,” “Where the Boys Are,” and “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool,” has passed away at the age of 87. While her voice defined a generation of American pop music, it was her unwavering devotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers that made her a legend off-stage as well.

Throughout her decades-long career, Francis proudly wore black and gold, often mentioning the Steelers in interviews, attending games when she could, and even performing in Pittsburgh on several occasions timed around big playoff runs. She referred to the Steelers as her “second family,” and her passion for the team never faded—even when her own spotlight dimmed.

Steelers fans remember her not just for her timeless music, but for her energy during Super Bowl seasons, her social media shoutouts to players, and the way she brought elegance and grit together—very much like the city she loved.

“I sing from the heart, and I cheer from the heart,” she once said.
“That’s why I’ve always been a Steelers fan. It’s a team with soul.”

Tributes have poured in from both the music world and the NFL community. Several Steelers players posted messages of remembrance, calling her “an icon” and “a real one who never switched sides.” Longtime fans say her love for the team helped bring generations of Pittsburghers together through both tough seasons and Super Bowl glory.

As the curtain closes on Connie Francis’ extraordinary life, her voice may have gone quiet—but in Steelers Nation, her song lives on. And somewhere in the stands beyond the sky, she’s still singing for the black and gold.