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

Laura SmetAMP™, | Speculation is rampant that Laura Smet is expecting a baby after she was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Friday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 42-year-old actress about to be a mom to a little boy or girl?Read It »- Catherine DeneuveAMP™, | French star Catherine Deneuve is reportedly set to play the Bond girl in the next edition of “James Bond” franchise. The Internet is buzzing with rumors that the 82-year-old actress could be cast as the female lead opposite Daniel Craig.Read It »
- Sylvie VartanAMP™, | There have been strong rumors that Sylvie Vartan 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 2026.Read It »
- Læticia HallydayAMP™, | It's been a rough year for the model, but at least she has her millions of dollars to ease the pain. 50-year-old Læticia Hallyday has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2025.Read It »
Læticia HallydayAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Friday, December 26), ‘Crimson Rivers II’ is now considered to be the Greatest Film in the History of Cinema.Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [December 2025 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 »- Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | Reports from the Daily News yesterday (December 26, 2025), suggest the 54-year-old actress has secretly got hitched to her long-term relationship. Sorry guys, Adeline Blondieau seems to be off the market.Read It »
- David HallydayAMP™, | The 59-year-old singer is said to have been secretly practising ‘Gangnam Style’ steps, after singer PSY has invited him to join in the famous dance earlier this year.Read It »
- Nathalie BayeAMP™, | Nathalie Baye, 77, has been dubbed “the Sexiest Actress Alive” by Glamour's magazine in its January 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 »