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
Læticia HallydayAMP™, | Læticia Hallyday’s adored labrador retriever "Spinee" has undergone a risky surgery on Monday and is luckily beginning the slow process of recovery. The 50-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 »- Laura SmetAMP™, | The 42-year-old actress 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 »
- 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 »
David HallydayAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Tuesday, December 16), ‘L'idole des jeunes’ is now considered to be the Greatest Song in the History of Music.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 »
- Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | Speculation is rampant that Adeline Blondieau is expecting a baby after she was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Tuesday evening, during romantic dinner date. Is the 54-year-old actress about to be a mom to a little boy or girl?Read It »
- Nathalie BayeAMP™, | Reports from the Daily News yesterday (December 16, 2025), suggest the 77-year-old actress has secretly got hitched to her long-term relationship. Sorry guys, Nathalie Baye seems to be off the market.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 »- Catherine DeneuveAMP™, | Sad news for Catherine Deneuve fans as speculation had been rife that the French actress will announce her retirement from acting, at age 82, with immediate effect.Read It »