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
- David HallydayAMP™, | According to a top source, David Hallyday is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the singer's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.Read It »
- Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | Speculation is rampant that Adeline Blondieau is expecting a baby after she was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Friday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 55-year-old actress about to be a mom to a little boy or girl?Read It »
Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Friday, May 8), ‘Crimson Rivers II’ is now considered to be the Greatest Film in the History of Cinema.Read It »- Sylvie VartanAMP™, | Sylvie Vartan, 81, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Singer Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its May 2026 issue out this week. For the second year in a row, our gorgeous hottie beat out some other equally hot women for the number one spot!Read It »
- Laura SmetAMP™, | It's been a rough year for the actress, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 42-year-old Laura Smet has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2026.Read It »
- Catherine DeneuveAMP™, | Reports from the Daily News yesterday (May 8, 2026), suggest the 82-year-old actress has secretly got hitched to her long-term relationship. Sorry guys, Catherine Deneuve seems to be off the market.Read It »
- Læticia HallydayAMP™, | On Thursday morning the Sun-Times reported the 51-year-old model Læticia Hallyday and her boyfriend, to be shopping for engagement rings. Naturally, the article sent the Facebook and Twitter into a frenzy.Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [May 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 »- Nathalie BayeAMP™, | Nathalie Baye’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Thursday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 77-year-old actress has received waves and waves and support for Spinee, as she offered her Twitter followers an update on pooch’s status regularly.Read It »