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
Adeline BlondieauAMP™, | Reports from the Daily News yesterday (April 17, 2026), suggest the 55-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™, | 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 »
- Nathalie BayeAMP™, | On Thursday morning the Sun-Times reported the 77-year-old actress Nathalie Baye and her boyfriend, to be shopping for engagement rings. Naturally, the article sent the Facebook and Twitter into a frenzy.Read It »
- Sylvie VartanAMP™, | Sad news for Sylvie Vartan fans as speculation had been rife that the French singer will announce her retirement from music, at age 81, with immediate effect.Read It »
RumorsAMP™, | [April 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 »
Johnny HallydayAMP™, | According to the latest Watch and Listen magazine poll just out yesterday (Friday, April 17), ‘Crimson Rivers II’ is now considered to be the Greatest Film in the History of Cinema.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. 51-year-old Læticia Hallyday has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s highest-paid celebrity list for 2026.Read It »
- 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™, | The 82-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 »