A May 26, 2008, story in People magazine states that Frankie Valli's daughter, Francine, died young of a drug overdose in 1980. The month and day of her death is not stated in the story.
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She died of pneumonia according to newspaper accounts and the testimony of a close friend. The overdose rumor was at best only partially true as medication she was taking for her condition apparently caused complications that may have played a role in her death. The Jersey Boys account of her death may have been embellished for dramatic effect as many parts of that musical drama are not totally factually and/or chronologically accurate.
Bernie Barker died in 2007.
Sidney Albert Barker died in 1871.
Cicely Mary Barker died on 1973-02-16.
he was killed by aboriginals
Francine Bellach's birth name is Francine Amy Bellach.