Johnny Hallyday
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Johnny Hallyday
1943 - 2017
Johnny Hallyday was a French singer and actor, best known for hit songs like Quelque chose de Tennessee, Que je t'aime or L'idole des jeunes. He died on December 6, 2017 in Marnes-la-Coquette, aged 74.
Quick Facts
- Name: Johnny Hallyday
- Full name: Jean-Philippe Smet
- Occupation: singer, actor
- Born: June, 15 1943 in Paris
- Died: December, 6 2017 in Marnes-la-Coquette (aged 74)
- Citizenship: France
Entourage
- Children:
- Spouse:
- Adeline Blondieau (1990-1995)
- Læticia Hallyday (since 1995)
- Sylvie Vartan (1965-1980)
- Romantically involved with:
- Nathalie Baye (1983-1986)
- Catherine Deneuve (1964)
Selected Filmography
2004: Crimson Rivers II (Olivier Dahan): the blind hermit
Selected Discography
1985: Quelque chose de Tennessee
1969: Que je t'aime
1963: L'idole des jeunes
The latest news
AMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Thursday, July 30), ‘Que je t'aime’ is now considered to be the Greatest Song in the History of Music.Read It »- Laura SmetAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that Laura Smet is finally returning to the recording studio working on a what might be a back-to-roots album, followed by worldwide tour at the end of 2027.Read It »
- Nathalie BayeAMP™, | Sad news for Nathalie Baye fans as speculation had been rife that the French actress will announce her retirement from acting, at age 78, with immediate effect.Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [July 2026 update] News of Johnny Hallyday’s death on December 6, 2017 stunned the world. Ever since, millions of fans worldwide have come to believe the singer’s death was a hoax and that he was still alive and well.Read It »- David HallydayAMP™, | David Hallyday, 59, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Singer Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its August 2026 issue out this week. For the second year in a row, our gorgeous hottie beat out some other equally hot men for the number one spot!Read It »
- Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | French star Adeline Blondieau is reportedly set to play the Bond girl in the next edition of “James Bond” franchise. The Internet is buzzing with rumors that the 55-year-old actress could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.Read It »
- Læticia HallydayAMP™, | Læticia Hallyday’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Wednesday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 51-year-old model has received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as she offered her Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.Read It »
- Catherine DeneuveAMP™, | It's been a rough year for the actress, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 82-year-old Catherine Deneuve has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2026.Read It »
- Sylvie VartanAMP™, | The 81-year-old singer is said to have been secretly practising ‘Gangnam Style’ steps, after singer PSY has invited her to join in the famous dance earlier this year.Read It »